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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.72, 44,742.44 and 19,846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.72, 44,742.44 and 19,846.48 is: 27,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.72 : 44,742.44 = 19,846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.72/44,742.44 = 19,846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.72x = 44,742.44 × 19,846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.72x = 887,979,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,979,940.61/32,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.43

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