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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.22, 44,590.53 and 19,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.22, 44,590.53 and 19,739.50 is: 27,231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.22 : 44,590.53 = 19,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.22/44,590.53 = 19,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.22x = 44,590.53 × 19,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.22x = 880,194,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,194,766.94/32,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,231.88

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