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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.99, 44,993.61 and 19,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.99, 44,993.61 and 19,856.36 is: 27,406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.99 : 44,993.61 = 19,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.99/44,993.61 = 19,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.99x = 44,993.61 × 19,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.99x = 893,409,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,409,430.34/32,598.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.05

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