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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.56, 44,566.62 and 19,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.56, 44,566.62 and 19,745.88 is: 27,219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.56 : 44,566.62 = 19,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.56/44,566.62 = 19,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.56x = 44,566.62 × 19,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.56x = 880,007,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,007,130.53/32,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,219.89

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