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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,331.72, 44,603.64 and 19,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,331.72, 44,603.64 and 19,749 is: 27,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,331.72 : 44,603.64 = 19,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,331.72/44,603.64 = 19,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,331.72x = 44,603.64 × 19,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,331.72x = 880,877,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,877,286.36/32,331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,244.99

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