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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.94, 45,430.27 and 19,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.94, 45,430.27 and 19,495.76 is: 26,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.94 : 45,430.27 = 19,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.94/45,430.27 = 19,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.94x = 45,430.27 × 19,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.94x = 885,697,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,697,364.76/32,923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.32

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