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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284, 44,554.35 and 19,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284, 44,554.35 and 19,711.18 is: 27,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284 : 44,554.35 = 19,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284/44,554.35 = 19,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284x = 44,554.35 × 19,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284x = 878,218,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,218,812.63/32,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,202.91

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