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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325, 44,609.22 and 19,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325, 44,609.22 and 19,756.68 is: 27,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325 : 44,609.22 = 19,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325/44,609.22 = 19,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325x = 44,609.22 × 19,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325x = 881,330,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,330,084.59/32,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.66

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