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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.39, 45,414.44 and 19,478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.39, 45,414.44 and 19,478.26 is: 26,885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.39 : 45,414.44 = 19,478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.39/45,414.44 = 19,478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.39x = 45,414.44 × 19,478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.39x = 884,594,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,594,270.07/32,902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.41

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