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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.82, 44,601.45 and 19,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.82, 44,601.45 and 19,747.28 is: 27,242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.82 : 44,601.45 = 19,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.82/44,601.45 = 19,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.82x = 44,601.45 × 19,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.82x = 880,757,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,757,321.56/32,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,242.88

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