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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.14, 45,488.58 and 19,536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.14, 45,488.58 and 19,536.68 is: 26,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.14 : 45,488.58 = 19,536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.14/45,488.58 = 19,536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.14x = 45,488.58 × 19,536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.14x = 888,695,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,695,831.11/32,964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,959.47

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