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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.27, 45,497.03 and 19,537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.27, 45,497.03 and 19,537.35 is: 26,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.27 : 45,497.03 = 19,537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.27/45,497.03 = 19,537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.27x = 45,497.03 × 19,537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.27x = 888,891,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,891,399.07/32,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,962.03

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