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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.36, 45,422.40 and 19,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.36, 45,422.40 and 19,489.20 is: 26,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.36 : 45,422.40 = 19,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.36/45,422.40 = 19,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.36x = 45,422.40 × 19,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.36x = 885,246,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,246,238.08/32,917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.99

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