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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.22, 44,597.43 and 19,744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.22, 44,597.43 and 19,744.50 is: 27,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.22 : 44,597.43 = 19,744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.22/44,597.43 = 19,744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.22x = 44,597.43 × 19,744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.22x = 880,553,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,553,956.64/32,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,238.78

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