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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283, 44,552.97 and 19,710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283, 44,552.97 and 19,710.18 is: 27,201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283 : 44,552.97 = 19,710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283/44,552.97 = 19,710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283x = 44,552.97 × 19,710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283x = 878,147,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,147,058.23/32,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,201.53

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