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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.92, 44,573.27 and 19,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.92, 44,573.27 and 19,724.67 is: 27,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.92 : 44,573.27 = 19,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.92/44,573.27 = 19,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.92x = 44,573.27 × 19,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.92x = 879,192,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,192,942.95/32,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,219.66

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