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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.48, 44,524.80 and 19,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.48, 44,524.80 and 19,697.28 is: 27,178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.48 : 44,524.80 = 19,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.48/44,524.80 = 19,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.48x = 44,524.80 × 19,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.48x = 877,017,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,017,452.54/32,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.77

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