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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.95, 44,636.63 and 19,597.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.95, 44,636.63 and 19,597.71 is: 27,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.95 : 44,636.63 = 19,597.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.95/44,636.63 = 19,597.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.95x = 44,636.63 × 19,597.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.95x = 874,775,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,775,632.13/32,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,045.20

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