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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.98, 44,495.13 and 19,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.98, 44,495.13 and 19,675.78 is: 27,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.98 : 44,495.13 = 19,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.98/44,495.13 = 19,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.98x = 44,495.13 × 19,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.98x = 875,476,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,476,388.95/32,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.10

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