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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.54, 44,570.70 and 19,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.54, 44,570.70 and 19,725 is: 27,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.54 : 44,570.70 = 19,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.54/44,570.70 = 19,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.54x = 44,570.70 × 19,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.54x = 879,157,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,157,057.50/32,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,212.13

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