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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.14, 45,485.82 and 19,534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.14, 45,485.82 and 19,534.68 is: 26,956.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.14 : 45,485.82 = 19,534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.14/45,485.82 = 19,534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.14x = 45,485.82 × 19,534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.14x = 888,550,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,550,938.24/32,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.71

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