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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.12, 44,992.83 and 19,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.12, 44,992.83 and 19,842.48 is: 27,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.12 : 44,992.83 = 19,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.12/44,992.83 = 19,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.12x = 44,992.83 × 19,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.12x = 892,769,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,769,329.42/32,595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,389.66

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