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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.52, 45,413.06 and 19,473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.52, 45,413.06 and 19,473.87 is: 26,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.52 : 45,413.06 = 19,473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.52/45,413.06 = 19,473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.52x = 45,413.06 × 19,473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.52x = 884,367,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,367,844.22/32,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.34

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