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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.76, 44,562.96 and 19,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.76, 44,562.96 and 19,717.92 is: 27,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.76 : 44,562.96 = 19,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.76/44,562.96 = 19,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.76x = 44,562.96 × 19,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.76x = 878,688,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,688,880.24/32,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.88

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