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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.90, 44,709.75 and 19,839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.90, 44,709.75 and 19,839.94 is: 27,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.90 : 44,709.75 = 19,839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.90/44,709.75 = 19,839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.90x = 44,709.75 × 19,839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.90x = 887,038,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,038,757.42/32,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.07

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