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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,496.66, 44,848.53 and 19,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,496.66, 44,848.53 and 19,747.04 is: 27,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,496.66 : 44,848.53 = 19,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,496.66/44,848.53 = 19,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,496.66x = 44,848.53 × 19,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,496.66x = 885,625,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,625,491.61/32,496.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.82

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