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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.88, 44,606.60 and 19,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.88, 44,606.60 and 19,753.16 is: 27,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.88 : 44,606.60 = 19,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.88/44,606.60 = 19,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.88x = 44,606.60 × 19,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.88x = 881,121,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,121,306.86/32,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.21

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