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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.14, 45,501 and 19,545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.14, 45,501 and 19,545.68 is: 26,971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.14 : 45,501 = 19,545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.14/45,501 = 19,545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.14x = 45,501 × 19,545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.14x = 889,347,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,347,985.68/32,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.89

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