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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.13, 44,983.02 and 19,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.13, 44,983.02 and 19,845.74 is: 27,383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.13 : 44,983.02 = 19,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.13/44,983.02 = 19,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.13x = 44,983.02 × 19,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.13x = 892,721,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,721,319.33/32,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,383.14

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