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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.63, 44,982.33 and 19,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.63, 44,982.33 and 19,845.24 is: 27,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.63 : 44,982.33 = 19,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.63/44,982.33 = 19,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.63x = 44,982.33 × 19,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.63x = 892,685,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,685,134.61/32,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,382.45

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