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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.27, 45,470.95 and 19,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.27, 45,470.95 and 19,523.76 is: 26,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.27 : 45,470.95 = 19,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.27/45,470.95 = 19,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.27x = 45,470.95 × 19,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.27x = 887,763,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,763,914.77/32,951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,941.72

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