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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.84, 44,575.68 and 19,728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.84, 44,575.68 and 19,728.64 is: 27,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.84 : 44,575.68 = 19,728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.84/44,575.68 = 19,728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.84x = 44,575.68 × 19,728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.84x = 879,417,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,417,543.48/32,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,226.68

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