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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.39, 44,840.72 and 19,754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.39, 44,840.72 and 19,754.15 is: 27,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.39 : 44,840.72 = 19,754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.39/44,840.72 = 19,754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.39x = 44,840.72 × 19,754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.39x = 885,790,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,790,134.17/32,507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,248.88

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