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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.30, 44,973.61 and 19,839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.30, 44,973.61 and 19,839.46 is: 27,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.30 : 44,973.61 = 19,839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.30/44,973.61 = 19,839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.30x = 44,973.61 × 19,839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.30x = 892,252,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,252,136.65/32,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,379.52

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