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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,378.34, 44,671.64 and 19,636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,378.34, 44,671.64 and 19,636.62 is: 27,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,378.34 : 44,671.64 = 19,636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,378.34/44,671.64 = 19,636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,378.34x = 44,671.64 × 19,636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,378.34x = 877,200,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,200,019.46/32,378.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,092.19

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