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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.78, 45,523.38 and 19,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.78, 45,523.38 and 19,552.06 is: 26,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.78 : 45,523.38 = 19,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.78/45,523.38 = 19,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.78x = 45,523.38 × 19,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.78x = 890,075,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,075,857.16/32,988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.17

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