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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.20, 44,595.28 and 19,739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.20, 44,595.28 and 19,739.94 is: 27,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.20 : 44,595.28 = 19,739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.20/44,595.28 = 19,739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.20x = 44,595.28 × 19,739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.20x = 880,308,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,308,151.48/32,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.30

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