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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,491.65, 44,841.48 and 19,741.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,491.65, 44,841.48 and 19,741.89 is: 27,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,491.65 : 44,841.48 = 19,741.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,491.65/44,841.48 = 19,741.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,491.65x = 44,841.48 × 19,741.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,491.65x = 885,255,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,255,565.60/32,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.63

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