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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.72, 44,651.94 and 19,787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.72, 44,651.94 and 19,787.88 is: 27,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.72 : 44,651.94 = 19,787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.72/44,651.94 = 19,787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.72x = 44,651.94 × 19,787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.72x = 883,567,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,567,230.49/32,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,297.79

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