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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.22, 44,589.15 and 19,738.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.22, 44,589.15 and 19,738.50 is: 27,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.22 : 44,589.15 = 19,738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.22/44,589.15 = 19,738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.22x = 44,589.15 × 19,738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.22x = 880,122,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,122,937.28/32,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,230.50

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