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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364, 44,663.40 and 19,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364, 44,663.40 and 19,786.32 is: 27,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364 : 44,663.40 = 19,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364/44,663.40 = 19,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364x = 44,663.40 × 19,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364x = 883,724,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,724,324.69/32,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,305.78

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