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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,494.29, 44,845.11 and 19,744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,494.29, 44,845.11 and 19,744.51 is: 27,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,494.29 : 44,845.11 = 19,744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,494.29/44,845.11 = 19,744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,494.29x = 44,845.11 × 19,744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,494.29x = 885,444,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,444,722.85/32,494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,249.24

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