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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.06, 44,586.87 and 19,735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.06, 44,586.87 and 19,735.98 is: 27,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.06 : 44,586.87 = 19,735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.06/44,586.87 = 19,735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.06x = 44,586.87 × 19,735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.06x = 879,965,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,965,574.58/32,304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,240.09

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