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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.41, 45,521.83 and 19,574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.41, 45,521.83 and 19,574.57 is: 27,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.41 : 45,521.83 = 19,574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.41/45,521.83 = 19,574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.41x = 45,521.83 × 19,574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.41x = 891,070,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,070,386.14/32,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.16

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