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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.84, 45,498.30 and 19,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.84, 45,498.30 and 19,546.04 is: 26,968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.84 : 45,498.30 = 19,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.84/45,498.30 = 19,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.84x = 45,498.30 × 19,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.84x = 889,311,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,311,591.73/32,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,968.58

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