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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481, 44,824.86 and 19,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481, 44,824.86 and 19,903.32 is: 27,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481 : 44,824.86 = 19,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481/44,824.86 = 19,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481x = 44,824.86 × 19,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481x = 892,163,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,163,532.54/32,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.24

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