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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,489.39, 44,823.72 and 19,737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,489.39, 44,823.72 and 19,737.36 is: 27,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,489.39 : 44,823.72 = 19,737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,489.39/44,823.72 = 19,737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,489.39x = 44,823.72 × 19,737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,489.39x = 884,701,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,701,898.18/32,489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,230.49

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