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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.08, 44,718.24 and 19,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.08, 44,718.24 and 19,835.20 is: 27,374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.08 : 44,718.24 = 19,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.08/44,718.24 = 19,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.08x = 44,718.24 × 19,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.08x = 886,995,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,995,234.05/32,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,374.64

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