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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.36, 44,980.58 and 19,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.36, 44,980.58 and 19,847.28 is: 27,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.36 : 44,980.58 = 19,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.36/44,980.58 = 19,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.36x = 44,980.58 × 19,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.36x = 892,742,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,742,165.82/32,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,381.07

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