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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.75, 45,496.93 and 19,357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.75, 45,496.93 and 19,357.35 is: 26,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.75 : 45,496.93 = 19,357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.75/45,496.93 = 19,357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.75x = 45,496.93 × 19,357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.75x = 880,700,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,700,160.07/32,970.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.56

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