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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.73, 44,714.58 and 19,649.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.73, 44,714.58 and 19,649.51 is: 27,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.73 : 44,714.58 = 19,649.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.73/44,714.58 = 19,649.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.73x = 44,714.58 × 19,649.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.73x = 878,619,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,619,693.57/32,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,121.46

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