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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,303.01, 44,570.21 and 19,723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,303.01, 44,570.21 and 19,723.17 is: 27,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,303.01 : 44,570.21 = 19,723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,303.01/44,570.21 = 19,723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,303.01x = 44,570.21 × 19,723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,303.01x = 879,065,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,065,730.15/32,303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,213.12

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