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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.88, 45,515.53 and 19,559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.88, 45,515.53 and 19,559.14 is: 26,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.88 : 45,515.53 = 19,559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.88/45,515.53 = 19,559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.88x = 45,515.53 × 19,559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.88x = 890,244,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,244,534.10/32,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.66

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