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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.59, 44,783.56 and 19,699.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.59, 44,783.56 and 19,699.81 is: 27,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.59 : 44,783.56 = 19,699.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.59/44,783.56 = 19,699.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.59x = 44,783.56 × 19,699.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.59x = 882,227,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,227,623.12/32,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,187.64

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