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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.49, 44,890.02 and 19,780.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.49, 44,890.02 and 19,780.75 is: 27,300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.49 : 44,890.02 = 19,780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.49/44,890.02 = 19,780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.49x = 44,890.02 × 19,780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.49x = 887,958,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,958,150.89/32,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,300.38

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