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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.48, 44,491.68 and 19,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.48, 44,491.68 and 19,673.28 is: 27,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.48 : 44,491.68 = 19,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.48/44,491.68 = 19,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.48x = 44,491.68 × 19,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.48x = 875,297,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,297,278.31/32,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,145.65

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