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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.58, 44,759.03 and 19,711.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.58, 44,759.03 and 19,711.85 is: 27,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.58 : 44,759.03 = 19,711.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.58/44,759.03 = 19,711.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.58x = 44,759.03 × 19,711.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.58x = 882,282,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,282,963.15/32,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.49

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