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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.07, 44,661.65 and 19,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.07, 44,661.65 and 19,629.36 is: 27,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.07 : 44,661.65 = 19,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.07/44,661.65 = 19,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.07x = 44,661.65 × 19,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.07x = 876,679,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,679,507.90/32,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,082.20

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