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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.09, 44,688.02 and 19,635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.09, 44,688.02 and 19,635.43 is: 27,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.09 : 44,688.02 = 19,635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.09/44,688.02 = 19,635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.09x = 44,688.02 × 19,635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.09x = 877,468,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,468,488.55/32,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,098.18

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