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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.19, 45,540.59 and 19,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.19, 45,540.59 and 19,572.12 is: 27,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.19 : 45,540.59 = 19,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.19/45,540.59 = 19,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.19x = 45,540.59 × 19,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.19x = 891,325,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,325,794.49/32,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.99

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