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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.39, 44,564.31 and 19,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.39, 44,564.31 and 19,718.14 is: 27,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.39 : 44,564.31 = 19,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.39/44,564.31 = 19,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.39x = 44,564.31 × 19,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.39x = 878,725,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,725,303.58/32,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,210.69

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