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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.31, 44,705.79 and 19,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.31, 44,705.79 and 19,650.96 is: 27,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.31 : 44,705.79 = 19,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.31/44,705.79 = 19,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.31x = 44,705.79 × 19,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.31x = 878,511,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,511,691.06/32,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,117.65

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