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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.90, 45,543.72 and 19,576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.90, 45,543.72 and 19,576.60 is: 27,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.90 : 45,543.72 = 19,576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.90/45,543.72 = 19,576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.90x = 45,543.72 × 19,576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.90x = 891,591,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,591,188.95/32,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.63

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