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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.54, 44,774.55 and 19,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.54, 44,774.55 and 19,870.62 is: 27,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.54 : 44,774.55 = 19,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.54/44,774.55 = 19,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.54x = 44,774.55 × 19,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.54x = 889,698,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,698,068.72/32,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.74

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