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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.27, 45,487.71 and 19,533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.27, 45,487.71 and 19,533.35 is: 26,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.27 : 45,487.71 = 19,533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.27/45,487.71 = 19,533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.27x = 45,487.71 × 19,533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.27x = 888,527,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,527,473.85/32,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,954.26

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