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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.68, 44,739.82 and 19,678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.68, 44,739.82 and 19,678.58 is: 27,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.68 : 44,739.82 = 19,678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.68/44,739.82 = 19,678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.68x = 44,739.82 × 19,678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.68x = 880,416,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,416,127.06/32,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,151.82

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