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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,536.89, 44,883.60 and 19,793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,536.89, 44,883.60 and 19,793.97 is: 27,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,536.89 : 44,883.60 = 19,793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,536.89/44,883.60 = 19,793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,536.89x = 44,883.60 × 19,793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,536.89x = 888,424,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,424,631.89/32,536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,305.15

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