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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.84, 44,963.34 and 19,834.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.84, 44,963.34 and 19,834.79 is: 27,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.84 : 44,963.34 = 19,834.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.84/44,963.34 = 19,834.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.84x = 44,963.34 × 19,834.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.84x = 891,838,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,838,406.60/32,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,363.86

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