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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.96, 44,728.38 and 19,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.96, 44,728.38 and 19,858.92 is: 27,391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.96 : 44,728.38 = 19,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.96/44,728.38 = 19,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.96x = 44,728.38 × 19,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.96x = 888,257,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,257,320.15/32,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.71

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