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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.68, 45,536.95 and 19,561.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.68, 45,536.95 and 19,561.89 is: 26,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.68 : 45,536.95 = 19,561.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.68/45,536.95 = 19,561.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.68x = 45,536.95 × 19,561.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.68x = 890,788,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,788,806.84/32,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,994.68

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