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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,976.06, 45,506.01 and 19,363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,976.06, 45,506.01 and 19,363.89 is: 26,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,976.06 : 45,506.01 = 19,363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,976.06/45,506.01 = 19,363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,976.06x = 45,506.01 × 19,363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,976.06x = 881,173,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,173,371.98/32,976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.61

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