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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.38, 44,991.78 and 19,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.38, 44,991.78 and 19,859.36 is: 27,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.38 : 44,991.78 = 19,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.38/44,991.78 = 19,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.38x = 44,991.78 × 19,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.38x = 893,507,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,507,956.06/32,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,398.66

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