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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,496.29, 44,847.87 and 19,746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,496.29, 44,847.87 and 19,746.51 is: 27,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,496.29 : 44,847.87 = 19,746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,496.29/44,847.87 = 19,746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,496.29x = 44,847.87 × 19,746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,496.29x = 885,588,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,588,913.43/32,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.00

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