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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.76, 44,529.84 and 19,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.76, 44,529.84 and 19,693.92 is: 27,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.76 : 44,529.84 = 19,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.76/44,529.84 = 19,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.76x = 44,529.84 × 19,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.76x = 876,967,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,967,106.57/32,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,172.76

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