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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.12, 44,627.76 and 19,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.12, 44,627.76 and 19,761.92 is: 27,276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.12 : 44,627.76 = 19,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.12/44,627.76 = 19,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.12x = 44,627.76 × 19,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.12x = 881,930,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,930,222.90/32,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,276.37

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