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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.24, 44,526.78 and 19,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.24, 44,526.78 and 19,680.12 is: 27,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.24 : 44,526.78 = 19,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.24/44,526.78 = 19,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.24x = 44,526.78 × 19,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.24x = 876,292,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,292,373.61/32,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,148.93

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