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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.72, 44,650.56 and 19,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.72, 44,650.56 and 19,786.88 is: 27,296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.72 : 44,650.56 = 19,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.72/44,650.56 = 19,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.72x = 44,650.56 × 19,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.72x = 883,495,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,495,272.65/32,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,296.41

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