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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.56, 44,569.38 and 19,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.56, 44,569.38 and 19,747.88 is: 27,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.56 : 44,569.38 = 19,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.56/44,569.38 = 19,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.56x = 44,569.38 × 19,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.56x = 880,150,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,150,767.91/32,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.65

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