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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.58, 44,806.77 and 19,893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.58, 44,806.77 and 19,893.06 is: 27,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.58 : 44,806.77 = 19,893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.58/44,806.77 = 19,893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.58x = 44,806.77 × 19,893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.58x = 891,343,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,343,764.02/32,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,452.50

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