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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,490.39, 44,825.10 and 19,738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,490.39, 44,825.10 and 19,738.36 is: 27,231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,490.39 : 44,825.10 = 19,738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,490.39/44,825.10 = 19,738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,490.39x = 44,825.10 × 19,738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,490.39x = 884,773,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,773,960.84/32,490.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,231.87

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