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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.02, 45,482.78 and 19,525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.02, 45,482.78 and 19,525.42 is: 26,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.02 : 45,482.78 = 19,525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.02/45,482.78 = 19,525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.02x = 45,482.78 × 19,525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.02x = 888,070,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,070,170.93/32,957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.31

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