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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.88, 44,601.06 and 19,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.88, 44,601.06 and 19,749.16 is: 27,258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.88 : 44,601.06 = 19,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.88/44,601.06 = 19,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.88x = 44,601.06 × 19,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.88x = 880,833,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,833,470.11/32,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,258.67

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