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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,531.05, 44,875.51 and 19,788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,531.05, 44,875.51 and 19,788.13 is: 27,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,531.05 : 44,875.51 = 19,788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,531.05/44,875.51 = 19,788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,531.05x = 44,875.51 × 19,788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,531.05x = 888,002,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,002,151.85/32,531.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,297.07

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