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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.36, 45,413.73 and 19,477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.36, 45,413.73 and 19,477.89 is: 26,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.36 : 45,413.73 = 19,477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.36/45,413.73 = 19,477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.36x = 45,413.73 × 19,477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.36x = 884,563,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,563,637.43/32,913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,875.52

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