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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.49, 44,881.31 and 19,775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.49, 44,881.31 and 19,775.91 is: 27,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.49 : 44,881.31 = 19,775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.49/44,881.31 = 19,775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.49x = 44,881.31 × 19,775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.49x = 887,568,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,568,648.36/32,524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.25

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