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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.96, 44,732.52 and 19,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.96, 44,732.52 and 19,861.92 is: 27,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.96 : 44,732.52 = 19,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.96/44,732.52 = 19,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.96x = 44,732.52 × 19,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.96x = 888,473,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,473,733.64/32,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,395.85

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