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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.80, 44,647.48 and 19,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.80, 44,647.48 and 19,609.92 is: 27,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.80 : 44,647.48 = 19,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.80/44,647.48 = 19,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.80x = 44,647.48 × 19,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.80x = 875,533,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,533,511.00/32,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,055.37

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