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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.59, 44,728.63 and 19,836.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.59, 44,728.63 and 19,836.91 is: 27,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.59 : 44,728.63 = 19,836.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.59/44,728.63 = 19,836.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.59x = 44,728.63 × 19,836.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.59x = 887,277,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,277,807.73/32,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.79

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