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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.82, 45,502.56 and 19,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.82, 45,502.56 and 19,358.24 is: 26,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.82 : 45,502.56 = 19,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.82/45,502.56 = 19,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.82x = 45,502.56 × 19,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.82x = 880,849,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,849,505.53/32,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.41

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