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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.74, 45,443.92 and 19,501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.74, 45,443.92 and 19,501.90 is: 26,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.74 : 45,443.92 = 19,501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.74/45,443.92 = 19,501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.74x = 45,443.92 × 19,501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.74x = 886,242,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,242,458.72/32,943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.70

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