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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.56, 44,878.95 and 19,790.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.56, 44,878.95 and 19,790.64 is: 27,300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.56 : 44,878.95 = 19,790.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.56/44,878.95 = 19,790.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.56x = 44,878.95 × 19,790.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.56x = 888,183,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,183,143.03/32,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,300.52

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