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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.50, 44,514.70 and 19,685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.50, 44,514.70 and 19,685.54 is: 27,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.50 : 44,514.70 = 19,685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.50/44,514.70 = 19,685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.50x = 44,514.70 × 19,685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.50x = 876,295,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,295,907.44/32,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,169.02

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