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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.28, 44,797.08 and 19,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.28, 44,797.08 and 19,887.44 is: 27,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.28 : 44,797.08 = 19,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.28/44,797.08 = 19,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.28x = 44,797.08 × 19,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.28x = 890,899,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,899,240.68/32,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.83

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