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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.90, 44,604.86 and 19,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.90, 44,604.86 and 19,579 is: 27,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.90 : 44,604.86 = 19,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.90/44,604.86 = 19,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.90x = 44,604.86 × 19,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.90x = 873,318,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,318,553.94/32,329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.72

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