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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.48, 44,527.56 and 19,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.48, 44,527.56 and 19,699.28 is: 27,181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.48 : 44,527.56 = 19,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.48/44,527.56 = 19,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.48x = 44,527.56 × 19,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.48x = 877,160,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,160,872.16/32,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.53

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