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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.79, 44,514 and 19,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.79, 44,514 and 19,503 is: 26,919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.79 : 44,514 = 19,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.79/44,514 = 19,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.79x = 44,514 × 19,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.79x = 868,156,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,156,542/32,249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,919.76

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