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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.66, 45,516.11 and 19,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.66, 45,516.11 and 19,371.26 is: 26,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.66 : 45,516.11 = 19,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.66/45,516.11 = 19,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.66x = 45,516.11 × 19,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.66x = 881,704,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,704,076.56/32,984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,730.74

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