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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.83, 44,523.68 and 19,704.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.83, 44,523.68 and 19,704.87 is: 27,184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.83 : 44,523.68 = 19,704.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.83/44,523.68 = 19,704.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.83x = 44,523.68 × 19,704.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.83x = 877,333,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,333,227.80/32,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,184.89

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