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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,497.66, 44,849.91 and 19,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,497.66, 44,849.91 and 19,748.04 is: 27,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,497.66 : 44,849.91 = 19,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,497.66/44,849.91 = 19,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,497.66x = 44,849.91 × 19,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,497.66x = 885,697,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,697,816.68/32,497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,254.20

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