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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.37, 45,493.62 and 19,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.37, 45,493.62 and 19,544.25 is: 26,971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.37 : 45,493.62 = 19,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.37/45,493.62 = 19,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.37x = 45,493.62 × 19,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.37x = 889,138,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,138,682.69/32,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.08

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