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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.88, 44,588.57 and 19,565.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.88, 44,588.57 and 19,565.39 is: 27,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.88 : 44,588.57 = 19,565.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.88/44,588.57 = 19,565.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.88x = 44,588.57 × 19,565.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.88x = 872,392,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,392,761.59/32,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,000.80

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