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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.91, 45,464.36 and 19,518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.91, 45,464.36 and 19,518.03 is: 26,931.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.91 : 45,464.36 = 19,518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.91/45,464.36 = 19,518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.91x = 45,464.36 × 19,518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.91x = 887,374,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,374,644.82/32,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.84

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