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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.80, 44,511.24 and 19,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.80, 44,511.24 and 19,501 is: 26,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.80 : 44,511.24 = 19,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.80/44,511.24 = 19,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.80x = 44,511.24 × 19,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.80x = 868,013,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,013,691.24/32,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,916.99

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