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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.14, 45,422.37 and 19,484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.14, 45,422.37 and 19,484.01 is: 26,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.14 : 45,422.37 = 19,484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.14/45,422.37 = 19,484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.14x = 45,422.37 × 19,484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.14x = 885,009,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,009,911.30/32,908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.34

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