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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.63, 45,531.39 and 19,557.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.63, 45,531.39 and 19,557.95 is: 26,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.63 : 45,531.39 = 19,557.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.63/45,531.39 = 19,557.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.63x = 45,531.39 × 19,557.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.63x = 890,500,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,500,421.39/32,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.25

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