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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.32, 44,709.92 and 19,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.32, 44,709.92 and 19,653.96 is: 27,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.32 : 44,709.92 = 19,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.32/44,709.92 = 19,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.32x = 44,709.92 × 19,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.32x = 878,726,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,726,979.28/32,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,121.77

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