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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.16, 45,432.48 and 19,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.16, 45,432.48 and 19,502.64 is: 26,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.16 : 45,432.48 = 19,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.16/45,432.48 = 19,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.16x = 45,432.48 × 19,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.16x = 886,053,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,053,301.75/32,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.50

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