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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.54, 44,506.76 and 19,497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.54, 44,506.76 and 19,497.75 is: 26,912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.54 : 44,506.76 = 19,497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.54/44,506.76 = 19,497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.54x = 44,506.76 × 19,497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.54x = 867,781,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,781,582.30/32,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,912.51

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