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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281, 44,550.21 and 19,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281, 44,550.21 and 19,708.18 is: 27,198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281 : 44,550.21 = 19,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281/44,550.21 = 19,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281x = 44,550.21 × 19,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281x = 878,003,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,003,557.72/32,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,198.77

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