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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.77, 45,493.96 and 19,537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.77, 45,493.96 and 19,537.75 is: 26,960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.77 : 45,493.96 = 19,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.77/45,493.96 = 19,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.77x = 45,493.96 × 19,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.77x = 888,849,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,849,616.99/32,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.35

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