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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.98, 44,983.14 and 19,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.98, 44,983.14 and 19,849.72 is: 27,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.98 : 44,983.14 = 19,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.98/44,983.14 = 19,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.98x = 44,983.14 × 19,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.98x = 892,902,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,902,733.72/32,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.03

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