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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.32, 44,563.77 and 19,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.32, 44,563.77 and 19,547.33 is: 26,972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.32 : 44,563.77 = 19,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.32/44,563.77 = 19,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.32x = 44,563.77 × 19,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.32x = 871,102,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,102,495.42/32,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,972.19

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