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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.32, 44,496.42 and 19,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.32, 44,496.42 and 19,663.08 is: 27,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.32 : 44,496.42 = 19,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.32/44,496.42 = 19,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.32x = 44,496.42 × 19,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.32x = 874,936,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,936,666.17/32,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143.86

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