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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.90, 44,879.47 and 19,790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.90, 44,879.47 and 19,790.98 is: 27,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.90 : 44,879.47 = 19,790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.90/44,879.47 = 19,790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.90x = 44,879.47 × 19,790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.90x = 888,208,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,208,783.95/32,533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.02

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