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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.36, 44,449.32 and 19,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.36, 44,449.32 and 19,635.28 is: 27,096.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.36 : 44,449.32 = 19,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.36/44,449.32 = 19,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.36x = 44,449.32 × 19,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.36x = 872,774,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,774,844.01/32,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.93

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