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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.09, 44,689.40 and 19,636.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.09, 44,689.40 and 19,636.43 is: 27,099.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.09 : 44,689.40 = 19,636.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.09/44,689.40 = 19,636.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.09x = 44,689.40 × 19,636.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.09x = 877,540,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,540,274.84/32,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,099.56

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