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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.08, 44,761.10 and 19,713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.08, 44,761.10 and 19,713.35 is: 27,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.08 : 44,761.10 = 19,713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.08/44,761.10 = 19,713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.08x = 44,761.10 × 19,713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.08x = 882,390,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,390,908.31/32,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,185.55

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