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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.11, 45,498.95 and 19,540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.11, 45,498.95 and 19,540.45 is: 26,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.11 : 45,498.95 = 19,540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.11/45,498.95 = 19,540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.11x = 45,498.95 × 19,540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.11x = 889,069,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,069,859.83/32,975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.85

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