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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.76, 44,692.56 and 19,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.76, 44,692.56 and 19,802.88 is: 27,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.76 : 44,692.56 = 19,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.76/44,692.56 = 19,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.76x = 44,692.56 × 19,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.76x = 885,041,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,041,402.57/32,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.61

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