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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.26, 45,527.24 and 19,561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.26, 45,527.24 and 19,561.62 is: 26,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.26 : 45,527.24 = 19,561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.26/45,527.24 = 19,561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.26x = 45,527.24 × 19,561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.26x = 890,586,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,586,470.72/32,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.35

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