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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.04, 45,525.88 and 19,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.04, 45,525.88 and 19,570.28 is: 27,001.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.04 : 45,525.88 = 19,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.04/45,525.88 = 19,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.04x = 45,525.88 × 19,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.04x = 890,954,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,954,218.85/32,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,001.85

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