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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.38, 44,795.52 and 19,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.38, 44,795.52 and 19,885.13 is: 27,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.38 : 44,795.52 = 19,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.38/44,795.52 = 19,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.38x = 44,795.52 × 19,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.38x = 890,764,738.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,764,738.62/32,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,441.60

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