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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.75, 44,458.46 and 19,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.75, 44,458.46 and 19,644.79 is: 27,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.75 : 44,458.46 = 19,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.75/44,458.46 = 19,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.75x = 44,458.46 × 19,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.75x = 873,377,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,377,110.42/32,212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,112.78

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