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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.88, 44,989.30 and 19,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.88, 44,989.30 and 19,853.24 is: 27,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.88 : 44,989.30 = 19,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.88/44,989.30 = 19,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.88x = 44,989.30 × 19,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.88x = 893,183,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,183,370.33/32,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.73

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