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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.98, 44,979.01 and 19,846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.98, 44,979.01 and 19,846.71 is: 27,388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.98 : 44,979.01 = 19,846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.98/44,979.01 = 19,846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.98x = 44,979.01 × 19,846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.98x = 892,685,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,685,317.94/32,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.88

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