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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.82, 44,553.72 and 19,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.82, 44,553.72 and 19,542.96 is: 26,971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.82 : 44,553.72 = 19,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.82/44,553.72 = 19,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.82x = 44,553.72 × 19,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.82x = 870,711,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,711,567.81/32,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.36

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