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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,340.12, 44,610.03 and 19,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,340.12, 44,610.03 and 19,743 is: 27,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,340.12 : 44,610.03 = 19,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,340.12/44,610.03 = 19,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,340.12x = 44,610.03 × 19,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,340.12x = 880,735,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,735,822.29/32,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,233.54

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