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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.48, 44,969.46 and 19,838.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.48, 44,969.46 and 19,838.87 is: 27,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.48 : 44,969.46 = 19,838.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.48/44,969.46 = 19,838.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.48x = 44,969.46 × 19,838.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.48x = 892,143,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,143,504.85/32,581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,381.92

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