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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.33, 45,508.77 and 19,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.33, 45,508.77 and 19,362.74 is: 26,720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.33 : 45,508.77 = 19,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.33/45,508.77 = 19,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.33x = 45,508.77 × 19,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.33x = 881,174,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,174,253.69/32,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.61

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