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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.12, 44,504.28 and 19,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.12, 44,504.28 and 19,679.28 is: 27,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.12 : 44,504.28 = 19,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.12/44,504.28 = 19,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.12x = 44,504.28 × 19,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.12x = 875,812,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,812,187.32/32,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.39

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