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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.81, 44,973.58 and 19,847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.81, 44,973.58 and 19,847.47 is: 27,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.81 : 44,973.58 = 19,847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.81/44,973.58 = 19,847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.81x = 44,973.58 × 19,847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.81x = 892,611,739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,611,739.33/32,586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.81

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