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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.52, 44,566.74 and 19,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.52, 44,566.74 and 19,548 is: 26,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.52 : 44,566.74 = 19,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.52/44,566.74 = 19,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.52x = 44,566.74 × 19,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.52x = 871,190,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,190,633.52/32,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.42

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