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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.24, 45,515.88 and 19,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.24, 45,515.88 and 19,369.38 is: 26,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.24 : 45,515.88 = 19,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.24/45,515.88 = 19,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.24x = 45,515.88 × 19,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.24x = 881,614,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,614,375.75/32,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.97

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