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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.64, 44,588.64 and 19,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.64, 44,588.64 and 19,727.52 is: 27,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.64 : 44,588.64 = 19,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.64/44,588.64 = 19,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.64x = 44,588.64 × 19,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.64x = 879,623,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,623,287.37/32,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,212.16

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