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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.59, 44,727.26 and 19,835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.59, 44,727.26 and 19,835.91 is: 27,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.59 : 44,727.26 = 19,835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.59/44,727.26 = 19,835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.59x = 44,727.26 × 19,835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.59x = 887,205,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,205,804.73/32,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.41

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