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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.50, 44,658.57 and 19,782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.50, 44,658.57 and 19,782.82 is: 27,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.50 : 44,658.57 = 19,782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.50/44,658.57 = 19,782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.50x = 44,658.57 × 19,782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.50x = 883,472,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,472,451.77/32,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,300.95

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