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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.02, 45,496.08 and 19,548.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.02, 45,496.08 and 19,548.45 is: 26,972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.02 : 45,496.08 = 19,548.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.02/45,496.08 = 19,548.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.02x = 45,496.08 × 19,548.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.02x = 889,377,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,377,845.08/32,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,972.08

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