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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.08, 44,712.90 and 19,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.08, 44,712.90 and 19,848.04 is: 27,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.08 : 44,712.90 = 19,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.08/44,712.90 = 19,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.08x = 44,712.90 × 19,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.08x = 887,463,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,463,427.72/32,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.41

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