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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.34, 45,497.61 and 19,545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.34, 45,497.61 and 19,545.54 is: 26,967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.34 : 45,497.61 = 19,545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.34/45,497.61 = 19,545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.34x = 45,497.61 × 19,545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.34x = 889,275,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,275,356.16/32,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,967.89

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