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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.72, 45,467.64 and 19,518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.72, 45,467.64 and 19,518.84 is: 26,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.72 : 45,467.64 = 19,518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.72/45,467.64 = 19,518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.72x = 45,467.64 × 19,518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.72x = 887,475,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,475,590.34/32,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.24

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