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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.98, 44,606.77 and 19,578.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.98, 44,606.77 and 19,578.53 is: 27,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.98 : 44,606.77 = 19,578.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.98/44,606.77 = 19,578.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.98x = 44,606.77 × 19,578.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.98x = 873,335,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,335,047.22/32,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.02

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