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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.08, 44,711.52 and 19,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.08, 44,711.52 and 19,847.04 is: 27,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.08 : 44,711.52 = 19,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.08/44,711.52 = 19,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.08x = 44,711.52 × 19,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.08x = 887,391,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,391,325.90/32,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,375.04

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