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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.70, 44,496.87 and 19,667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.70, 44,496.87 and 19,667.54 is: 27,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.70 : 44,496.87 = 19,667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.70/44,496.87 = 19,667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.70x = 44,496.87 × 19,667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.70x = 875,143,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,143,970.60/32,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,142.39

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