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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.44, 45,507.83 and 19,556.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.44, 45,507.83 and 19,556.99 is: 26,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.44 : 45,507.83 = 19,556.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.44/45,507.83 = 19,556.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.44x = 45,507.83 × 19,556.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.44x = 889,996,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,996,176.23/32,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.94

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