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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,355.04, 44,638.80 and 19,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,355.04, 44,638.80 and 19,612.32 is: 27,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,355.04 : 44,638.80 = 19,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,355.04/44,638.80 = 19,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,355.04x = 44,638.80 × 19,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,355.04x = 875,470,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,470,430.02/32,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.24

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