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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.64, 45,471.47 and 19,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.64, 45,471.47 and 19,524.14 is: 26,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.64 : 45,471.47 = 19,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.64/45,471.47 = 19,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.64x = 45,471.47 × 19,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.64x = 887,791,021.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,791,021.31/32,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.24

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