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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.56, 44,641.32 and 19,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.56, 44,641.32 and 19,767.44 is: 27,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.56 : 44,641.32 = 19,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.56/44,641.32 = 19,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.56x = 44,641.32 × 19,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.56x = 882,444,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,444,614.62/32,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.77

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