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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.98, 45,476.90 and 19,528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.98, 45,476.90 and 19,528.92 is: 26,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.98 : 45,476.90 = 19,528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.98/45,476.90 = 19,528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.98x = 45,476.90 × 19,528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.98x = 888,114,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,114,790.77/32,959.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.24

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