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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.31, 44,707.17 and 19,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.31, 44,707.17 and 19,651.96 is: 27,119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.31 : 44,707.17 = 19,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.31/44,707.17 = 19,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.31x = 44,707.17 × 19,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.31x = 878,583,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,583,516.55/32,397.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,119.03

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