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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.61, 45,498.26 and 19,539.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.61, 45,498.26 and 19,539.95 is: 26,961.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.61 : 45,498.26 = 19,539.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.61/45,498.26 = 19,539.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.61x = 45,498.26 × 19,539.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.61x = 889,033,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,033,627.79/32,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.16

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