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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.39, 44,854.74 and 19,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.39, 44,854.74 and 19,758.38 is: 27,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.39 : 44,854.74 = 19,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.39/44,854.74 = 19,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.39x = 44,854.74 × 19,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.39x = 886,256,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,256,997.72/32,507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.25

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