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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,569.48, 44,940.15 and 19,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,569.48, 44,940.15 and 19,998.28 is: 27,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,569.48 : 44,940.15 = 19,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,569.48/44,940.15 = 19,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,569.48x = 44,940.15 × 19,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,569.48x = 898,725,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,725,702.94/32,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,594.11

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