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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.87, 44,884.66 and 19,770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.87, 44,884.66 and 19,770.35 is: 27,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.87 : 44,884.66 = 19,770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.87/44,884.66 = 19,770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.87x = 44,884.66 × 19,770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.87x = 887,385,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,385,437.83/32,519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,287.48

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