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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.18, 45,492.33 and 19,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.18, 45,492.33 and 19,540.12 is: 26,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.18 : 45,492.33 = 19,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.18/45,492.33 = 19,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.18x = 45,492.33 × 19,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.18x = 888,925,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,925,587.28/32,971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.68

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