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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.80, 44,682.04 and 19,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.80, 44,682.04 and 19,631.20 is: 27,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.80 : 44,682.04 = 19,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.80/44,682.04 = 19,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.80x = 44,682.04 × 19,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.80x = 877,161,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,161,742.08/32,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,092.30

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