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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.40, 44,562.94 and 19,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.40, 44,562.94 and 19,717.14 is: 27,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.40 : 44,562.94 = 19,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.40/44,562.94 = 19,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.40x = 44,562.94 × 19,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.40x = 878,653,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,653,726.79/32,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,209.30

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