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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.27, 45,464.05 and 19,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.27, 45,464.05 and 19,518.76 is: 26,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.27 : 45,464.05 = 19,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.27/45,464.05 = 19,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.27x = 45,464.05 × 19,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.27x = 887,401,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,401,880.58/32,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.82

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