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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.40, 44,803.80 and 19,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.40, 44,803.80 and 19,891.16 is: 27,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.40 : 44,803.80 = 19,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.40/44,803.80 = 19,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.40x = 44,803.80 × 19,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.40x = 891,199,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,199,554.41/32,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,449.90

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