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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.30, 44,312.22 and 19,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.30, 44,312.22 and 19,847.43 is: 27,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.30 : 44,312.22 = 19,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.30/44,312.22 = 19,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.30x = 44,312.22 × 19,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.30x = 879,483,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,483,684.59/32,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.31

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