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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.72, 44,552.16 and 19,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.72, 44,552.16 and 19,713.92 is: 27,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.72 : 44,552.16 = 19,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.72/44,552.16 = 19,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.72x = 44,552.16 × 19,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.72x = 878,297,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,297,718.07/32,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,209.81

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