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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.77, 45,468.88 and 19,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.77, 45,468.88 and 19,522.26 is: 26,939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.77 : 45,468.88 = 19,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.77/45,468.88 = 19,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.77x = 45,468.88 × 19,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.77x = 887,655,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,655,248.46/32,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,939.65

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