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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,319.72, 44,587.08 and 19,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,319.72, 44,587.08 and 19,737 is: 27,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,319.72 : 44,587.08 = 19,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,319.72/44,587.08 = 19,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,319.72x = 44,587.08 × 19,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,319.72x = 880,015,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,015,197.96/32,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,228.43

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