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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.27, 45,465.43 and 19,519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.27, 45,465.43 and 19,519.76 is: 26,936.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.27 : 45,465.43 = 19,519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.27/45,465.43 = 19,519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.27x = 45,465.43 × 19,519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.27x = 887,474,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,474,281.90/32,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,936.20

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