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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.66, 45,460.86 and 19,331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.66, 45,460.86 and 19,331.27 is: 26,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.66 : 45,460.86 = 19,331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.66/45,460.86 = 19,331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.66x = 45,460.86 × 19,331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.66x = 878,815,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,815,931.79/32,944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.52

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