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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.06, 44,588.25 and 19,736.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.06, 44,588.25 and 19,736.98 is: 27,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.06 : 44,588.25 = 19,736.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.06/44,588.25 = 19,736.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.06x = 44,588.25 × 19,736.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.06x = 880,037,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,037,398.49/32,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.47

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