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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.83, 45,408.80 and 19,467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.83, 45,408.80 and 19,467.31 is: 26,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.83 : 45,408.80 = 19,467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.83/45,408.80 = 19,467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.83x = 45,408.80 × 19,467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.83x = 883,987,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,987,088.99/32,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.60

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