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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.43, 44,743.01 and 19,687.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.43, 44,743.01 and 19,687.31 is: 27,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.43 : 44,743.01 = 19,687.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.43/44,743.01 = 19,687.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.43x = 44,743.01 × 19,687.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.43x = 880,869,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,869,508.20/32,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,164.34

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