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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.24, 45,478.63 and 19,530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.24, 45,478.63 and 19,530.17 is: 26,946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.24 : 45,478.63 = 19,530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.24/45,478.63 = 19,530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.24x = 45,478.63 × 19,530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.24x = 888,205,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,205,277.62/32,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.96

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