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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.84, 45,494.28 and 19,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.84, 45,494.28 and 19,544.66 is: 26,971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.84 : 45,494.28 = 19,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.84/45,494.28 = 19,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.84x = 45,494.28 × 19,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.84x = 889,170,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,170,234.54/32,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.65

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