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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.22, 45,508.57 and 19,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.22, 45,508.57 and 19,362.59 is: 26,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.22 : 45,508.57 = 19,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.22/45,508.57 = 19,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.22x = 45,508.57 × 19,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.22x = 881,163,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,163,782.40/32,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.38

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