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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336, 44,631.68 and 19,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336, 44,631.68 and 19,771.36 is: 27,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336 : 44,631.68 = 19,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336/44,631.68 = 19,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336x = 44,631.68 × 19,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336x = 882,429,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,429,012.68/32,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.37

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