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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.76, 45,525.17 and 19,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.76, 45,525.17 and 19,560.12 is: 26,989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.76 : 45,525.17 = 19,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.76/45,525.17 = 19,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.76x = 45,525.17 × 19,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.76x = 890,477,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,477,690.42/32,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.28

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