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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.56, 45,471.66 and 19,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.56, 45,471.66 and 19,521.54 is: 26,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.56 : 45,471.66 = 19,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.56/45,471.66 = 19,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.56x = 45,471.66 × 19,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.56x = 887,676,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,676,829.56/32,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,938.02

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