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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.32, 44,758.62 and 19,692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.32, 44,758.62 and 19,692.19 is: 27,170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.32 : 44,758.62 = 19,692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.32/44,758.62 = 19,692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.32x = 44,758.62 × 19,692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.32x = 881,395,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,395,249.18/32,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.58

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