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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.56, 44,590.92 and 19,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.56, 44,590.92 and 19,737.68 is: 27,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.56 : 44,590.92 = 19,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.56/44,590.92 = 19,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.56x = 44,590.92 × 19,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.56x = 880,121,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,121,309.87/32,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.43

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