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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.39, 45,465.60 and 19,519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.39, 45,465.60 and 19,519.89 is: 26,936.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.39 : 45,465.60 = 19,519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.39/45,465.60 = 19,519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.39x = 45,465.60 × 19,519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.39x = 887,483,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,483,510.78/32,947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,936.38

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