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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,986.04, 45,512.08 and 19,560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,986.04, 45,512.08 and 19,560.29 is: 26,988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,986.04 : 45,512.08 = 19,560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,986.04/45,512.08 = 19,560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,986.04x = 45,512.08 × 19,560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,986.04x = 890,229,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,229,206.84/32,986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,988.06

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