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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.90, 45,540.96 and 19,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.90, 45,540.96 and 19,574.60 is: 27,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.90 : 45,540.96 = 19,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.90/45,540.96 = 19,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.90x = 45,540.96 × 19,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.90x = 891,446,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,446,116.06/32,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.88

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