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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.06, 45,470.97 and 19,521.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.06, 45,470.97 and 19,521.05 is: 26,937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.06 : 45,470.97 = 19,521.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.06/45,470.97 = 19,521.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.06x = 45,470.97 × 19,521.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.06x = 887,640,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,640,851.56/32,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,937.34

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