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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.56, 44,649.60 and 19,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.56, 44,649.60 and 19,773.44 is: 27,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.56 : 44,649.60 = 19,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.56/44,649.60 = 19,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.56x = 44,649.60 × 19,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.56x = 882,876,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,876,186.62/32,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,274.05

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