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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.40, 44,594.96 and 19,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.40, 44,594.96 and 19,557.76 is: 27,000.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.40 : 44,594.96 = 19,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.40/44,594.96 = 19,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.40x = 44,594.96 × 19,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.40x = 872,177,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,177,524.89/32,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,000.39

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