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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,989.69, 45,524.66 and 19,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,989.69, 45,524.66 and 19,552.96 is: 26,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,989.69 : 45,524.66 = 19,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,989.69/45,524.66 = 19,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,989.69x = 45,524.66 × 19,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,989.69x = 890,141,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,141,815.13/32,989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.42

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