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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.20, 44,608.14 and 19,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.20, 44,608.14 and 19,579.80 is: 27,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.20 : 44,608.14 = 19,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.20/44,608.14 = 19,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.20x = 44,608.14 × 19,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.20x = 873,418,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,418,459.57/32,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.40

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