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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324, 44,607.84 and 19,755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324, 44,607.84 and 19,755.68 is: 27,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324 : 44,607.84 = 19,755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324/44,607.84 = 19,755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324x = 44,607.84 × 19,755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324x = 881,258,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,258,212.53/32,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,263.28

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