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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.36, 44,709.60 and 19,656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.36, 44,709.60 and 19,656.66 is: 27,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.36 : 44,709.60 = 19,656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.36/44,709.60 = 19,656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.36x = 44,709.60 × 19,656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.36x = 878,841,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,841,405.94/32,408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,117.74

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