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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.15, 45,541.30 and 19,574.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.15, 45,541.30 and 19,574.85 is: 27,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.15 : 45,541.30 = 19,574.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.15/45,541.30 = 19,574.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.15x = 45,541.30 × 19,574.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.15x = 891,464,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,464,279.10/32,996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,017.22

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