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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.56, 44,563.86 and 19,743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.56, 44,563.86 and 19,743.88 is: 27,217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.56 : 44,563.86 = 19,743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.56/44,563.86 = 19,743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.56x = 44,563.86 × 19,743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.56x = 879,863,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,863,504.18/32,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.13

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