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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.76, 44,698.08 and 19,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.76, 44,698.08 and 19,806.88 is: 27,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.76 : 44,698.08 = 19,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.76/44,698.08 = 19,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.76x = 44,698.08 × 19,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.76x = 885,329,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,329,506.79/32,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.13

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