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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.77, 45,496.35 and 19,536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.77, 45,496.35 and 19,536.85 is: 26,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.77 : 45,496.35 = 19,536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.77/45,496.35 = 19,536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.77x = 45,496.35 × 19,536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.77x = 888,855,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,855,040.33/32,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.33

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