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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.75, 44,465.36 and 19,649.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.75, 44,465.36 and 19,649.79 is: 27,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.75 : 44,465.36 = 19,649.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.75/44,465.36 = 19,649.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.75x = 44,465.36 × 19,649.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.75x = 873,734,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,734,888.03/32,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,119.67

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