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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.14, 45,469.32 and 19,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.14, 45,469.32 and 19,522.68 is: 26,940.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.14 : 45,469.32 = 19,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.14/45,469.32 = 19,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.14x = 45,469.32 × 19,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.14x = 887,682,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,682,984.18/32,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.19

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