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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.68, 44,690.16 and 19,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.68, 44,690.16 and 19,637.28 is: 27,099.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.68 : 44,690.16 = 19,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.68/44,690.16 = 19,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.68x = 44,690.16 × 19,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.68x = 877,593,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,593,185.16/32,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,099.86

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