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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.02, 44,686.35 and 19,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.02, 44,686.35 and 19,807.20 is: 27,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.02 : 44,686.35 = 19,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.02/44,686.35 = 19,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.02x = 44,686.35 × 19,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.02x = 885,111,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,111,471.72/32,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,335.11

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