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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,978.33, 45,510.15 and 19,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,978.33, 45,510.15 and 19,363.74 is: 26,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,978.33 : 45,510.15 = 19,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,978.33/45,510.15 = 19,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,978.33x = 45,510.15 × 19,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,978.33x = 881,246,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,246,711.96/32,978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.99

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