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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.58, 44,506.82 and 19,497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.58, 44,506.82 and 19,497.79 is: 26,912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.58 : 44,506.82 = 19,497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.58/44,506.82 = 19,497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.58x = 44,506.82 × 19,497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.58x = 867,784,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,784,499.46/32,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,912.57

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