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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.88, 44,849.90 and 19,754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.88, 44,849.90 and 19,754.89 is: 27,258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.88 : 44,849.90 = 19,754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.88/44,849.90 = 19,754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.88x = 44,849.90 × 19,754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.88x = 886,004,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,004,778.27/32,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,258.43

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