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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.85, 44,576.65 and 19,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.85, 44,576.65 and 19,729.31 is: 27,218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.85 : 44,576.65 = 19,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.85/44,576.65 = 19,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.85x = 44,576.65 × 19,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.85x = 879,466,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,466,608.73/32,311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,218.08

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