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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.63, 44,790.86 and 19,885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.63, 44,790.86 and 19,885.67 is: 27,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.63 : 44,790.86 = 19,885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.63/44,790.86 = 19,885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.63x = 44,790.86 × 19,885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.63x = 890,696,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,696,086.74/32,453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.20

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