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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.50, 44,553.66 and 19,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.50, 44,553.66 and 19,710.68 is: 27,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.50 : 44,553.66 = 19,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.50/44,553.66 = 19,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.50x = 44,553.66 × 19,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.50x = 878,182,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,182,935.09/32,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,202.22

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