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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.66, 44,860.98 and 19,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.66, 44,860.98 and 19,757.72 is: 27,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.66 : 44,860.98 = 19,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.66/44,860.98 = 19,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.66x = 44,860.98 × 19,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.66x = 886,350,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,350,457.46/32,505.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,267.57

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