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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,931.65, 45,437.60 and 19,502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,931.65, 45,437.60 and 19,502.25 is: 26,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,931.65 : 45,437.60 = 19,502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,931.65/45,437.60 = 19,502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,931.65x = 45,437.60 × 19,502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,931.65x = 886,135,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,135,337.09/32,931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.32

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