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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.16, 44,863.02 and 19,757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.16, 44,863.02 and 19,757.54 is: 27,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.16 : 44,863.02 = 19,757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.16/44,863.02 = 19,757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.16x = 44,863.02 × 19,757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.16x = 886,382,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,382,687.86/32,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,267.31

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