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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,987.48, 45,521.61 and 19,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,987.48, 45,521.61 and 19,550.76 is: 26,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,987.48 : 45,521.61 = 19,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,987.48/45,521.61 = 19,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,987.48x = 45,521.61 × 19,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,987.48x = 889,981,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,981,868.75/32,987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.39

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