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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.14, 45,525.84 and 19,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.14, 45,525.84 and 19,563.68 is: 26,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.14 : 45,525.84 = 19,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.14/45,525.84 = 19,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.14x = 45,525.84 × 19,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.14x = 890,652,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,652,965.49/32,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.73

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