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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.39, 44,856.12 and 19,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.39, 44,856.12 and 19,759.38 is: 27,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.39 : 44,856.12 = 19,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.39/44,856.12 = 19,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.39x = 44,856.12 × 19,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.39x = 886,329,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,329,120.41/32,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.63

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