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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.89, 44,854.05 and 19,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.89, 44,854.05 and 19,757.88 is: 27,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.89 : 44,854.05 = 19,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.89/44,854.05 = 19,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.89x = 44,854.05 × 19,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.89x = 886,220,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,220,937.41/32,506.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,262.56

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