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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,496.82, 44,848.62 and 19,747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,496.82, 44,848.62 and 19,747.05 is: 27,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,496.82 : 44,848.62 = 19,747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,496.82/44,848.62 = 19,747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,496.82x = 44,848.62 × 19,747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,496.82x = 885,627,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,627,941.57/32,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.76

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