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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,969.27, 45,498.41 and 19,538.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,969.27, 45,498.41 and 19,538.35 is: 26,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969.27 : 45,498.41 = 19,538.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969.27/45,498.41 = 19,538.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969.27x = 45,498.41 × 19,538.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969.27x = 888,963,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,963,859.02/32,969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,963.41

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