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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.81, 45,484.59 and 19,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.81, 45,484.59 and 19,537.66 is: 26,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.81 : 45,484.59 = 19,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.81/45,484.59 = 19,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.81x = 45,484.59 × 19,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.81x = 888,662,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,662,454.66/32,959.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,962.00

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