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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.90, 44,708.37 and 19,838.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.90, 44,708.37 and 19,838.94 is: 27,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.90 : 44,708.37 = 19,838.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.90/44,708.37 = 19,838.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.90x = 44,708.37 × 19,838.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.90x = 886,966,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,966,669.93/32,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,369.69

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