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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.66, 44,848.97 and 19,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.66, 44,848.97 and 19,930.34 is: 27,504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.66 : 44,848.97 = 19,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.66/44,848.97 = 19,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.66x = 44,848.97 × 19,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.66x = 893,855,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,855,220.75/32,498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,504.37

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