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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,530.91, 44,890.16 and 19,782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,530.91, 44,890.16 and 19,782.33 is: 27,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,530.91 : 44,890.16 = 19,782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,530.91/44,890.16 = 19,782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,530.91x = 44,890.16 × 19,782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,530.91x = 888,031,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,031,747.74/32,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,298.10

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