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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.06, 44,747.21 and 19,683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.06, 44,747.21 and 19,683.94 is: 27,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.06 : 44,747.21 = 19,683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.06/44,747.21 = 19,683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.06x = 44,747.21 × 19,683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.06x = 880,801,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,801,396.81/32,431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.19

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