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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.77, 44,743.49 and 19,687.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.77, 44,743.49 and 19,687.65 is: 27,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.77 : 44,743.49 = 19,687.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.77/44,743.49 = 19,687.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.77x = 44,743.49 × 19,687.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.77x = 880,894,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,894,072.46/32,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,164.81

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