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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.50, 44,785.17 and 19,881.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.50, 44,785.17 and 19,881.54 is: 27,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.50 : 44,785.17 = 19,881.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.50/44,785.17 = 19,881.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.50x = 44,785.17 × 19,881.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.50x = 890,398,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,398,148.76/32,449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,439.50

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