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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.57, 44,740.48 and 19,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.57, 44,740.48 and 19,685.46 is: 27,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.57 : 44,740.48 = 19,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.57/44,740.48 = 19,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.57x = 44,740.48 × 19,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.57x = 880,736,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,736,652.03/32,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.80

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