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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.69, 45,508.18 and 19,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.69, 45,508.18 and 19,557.24 is: 26,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.69 : 45,508.18 = 19,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.69/45,508.18 = 19,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.69x = 45,508.18 × 19,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.69x = 890,014,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,014,300.44/32,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.29

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