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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,922.32, 45,427.40 and 19,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,922.32, 45,427.40 and 19,497.68 is: 26,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,922.32 : 45,427.40 = 19,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,922.32/45,427.40 = 19,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,922.32x = 45,427.40 × 19,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,922.32x = 885,728,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,728,908.43/32,922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.60

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