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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.54, 45,463.14 and 19,517.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.54, 45,463.14 and 19,517.82 is: 26,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.54 : 45,463.14 = 19,517.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.54/45,463.14 = 19,517.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.54x = 45,463.14 × 19,517.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.54x = 887,341,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,341,383.15/32,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.76

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