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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.78, 44,801.89 and 19,736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.78, 44,801.89 and 19,736.65 is: 27,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.78 : 44,801.89 = 19,736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.78/44,801.89 = 19,736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.78x = 44,801.89 × 19,736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.78x = 884,239,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,239,235.31/32,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,220.94

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