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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.56, 45,465.88 and 19,519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.56, 45,465.88 and 19,519.84 is: 26,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.56 : 45,465.88 = 19,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.56/45,465.88 = 19,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.56x = 45,465.88 × 19,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.56x = 887,486,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,486,703.06/32,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,935.52

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