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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,243.79, 44,505.72 and 19,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,243.79, 44,505.72 and 19,497 is: 26,911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,243.79 : 44,505.72 = 19,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,243.79/44,505.72 = 19,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,243.79x = 44,505.72 × 19,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,243.79x = 867,728,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,728,022.84/32,243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,911.48

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