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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.09, 44,508.89 and 19,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.09, 44,508.89 and 19,499.30 is: 26,914.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.09 : 44,508.89 = 19,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.09/44,508.89 = 19,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.09x = 44,508.89 × 19,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.09x = 867,891,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,891,878.74/32,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,914.64

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