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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.38, 44,792.76 and 19,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.38, 44,792.76 and 19,883.13 is: 27,438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.38 : 44,792.76 = 19,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.38/44,792.76 = 19,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.38x = 44,792.76 × 19,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.38x = 890,620,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,620,270.14/32,458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,438.84

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