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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.00, 45,498.66 and 19,358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.00, 45,498.66 and 19,358.61 is: 26,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.00 : 45,498.66 = 19,358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.00/45,498.66 = 19,358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.00x = 45,498.66 × 19,358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.00x = 880,790,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,790,490.18/32,972.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.29

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