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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.08, 45,462.69 and 19,515.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.08, 45,462.69 and 19,515.06 is: 26,929.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.08 : 45,462.69 = 19,515.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.08/45,462.69 = 19,515.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.08x = 45,462.69 × 19,515.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.08x = 887,207,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,207,123.11/32,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,929.07

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