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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.39, 44,558.79 and 19,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.39, 44,558.79 and 19,714.14 is: 27,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.39 : 44,558.79 = 19,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.39/44,558.79 = 19,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.39x = 44,558.79 × 19,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.39x = 878,438,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,438,224.29/32,289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.17

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