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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,935.95, 45,448.70 and 19,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,935.95, 45,448.70 and 19,507.23 is: 26,918.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,935.95 : 45,448.70 = 19,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,935.95/45,448.70 = 19,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,935.95x = 45,448.70 × 19,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,935.95x = 886,578,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,578,146.56/32,935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,918.25

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