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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.77, 45,491.21 and 19,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.77, 45,491.21 and 19,535.75 is: 26,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.77 : 45,491.21 = 19,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.77/45,491.21 = 19,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.77x = 45,491.21 × 19,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.77x = 888,704,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,704,808.08/32,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.60

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