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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.31, 44,693.37 and 19,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.31, 44,693.37 and 19,641.96 is: 27,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.31 : 44,693.37 = 19,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.31/44,693.37 = 19,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.31x = 44,693.37 × 19,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.31x = 877,865,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,865,385.81/32,387.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,105.23

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