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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.39, 44,687.34 and 19,632.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.39, 44,687.34 and 19,632.42 is: 27,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.39 : 44,687.34 = 19,632.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.39/44,687.34 = 19,632.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.39x = 44,687.34 × 19,632.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.39x = 877,320,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,320,627.56/32,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,095.03

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