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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.28, 44,798.46 and 19,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.28, 44,798.46 and 19,888.44 is: 27,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.28 : 44,798.46 = 19,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.28/44,798.46 = 19,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.28x = 44,798.46 × 19,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.28x = 890,971,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,971,483.80/32,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,447.21

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