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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.20, 44,690.70 and 19,642.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.20, 44,690.70 and 19,642.04 is: 27,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.20 : 44,690.70 = 19,642.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.20/44,690.70 = 19,642.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.20x = 44,690.70 × 19,642.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.20x = 877,816,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,816,517.03/32,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,108.00

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