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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.28, 44,747.46 and 19,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.28, 44,747.46 and 19,846.12 is: 27,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.28 : 44,747.46 = 19,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.28/44,747.46 = 19,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.28x = 44,747.46 × 19,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.28x = 888,063,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,063,460.86/32,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,383.77

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