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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.47, 45,514.97 and 19,558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.47, 45,514.97 and 19,558.73 is: 26,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.47 : 45,514.97 = 19,558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.47/45,514.97 = 19,558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.47x = 45,514.97 × 19,558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.47x = 890,215,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,215,009.19/32,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.10

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