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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.73, 44,739.89 and 19,678.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.73, 44,739.89 and 19,678.61 is: 27,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.73 : 44,739.89 = 19,678.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.73/44,739.89 = 19,678.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.73x = 44,739.89 × 19,678.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.73x = 880,418,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,418,748.36/32,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,151.86

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