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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.98, 44,980.39 and 19,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.98, 44,980.39 and 19,847.71 is: 27,390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.98 : 44,980.39 = 19,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.98/44,980.39 = 19,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.98x = 44,980.39 × 19,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.98x = 892,757,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,757,736.41/32,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.26

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