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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.56, 44,650.98 and 19,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.56, 44,650.98 and 19,774.44 is: 27,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.56 : 44,650.98 = 19,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.56/44,650.98 = 19,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.56x = 44,650.98 × 19,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.56x = 882,948,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,948,124.95/32,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,275.43

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