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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.83, 44,759.31 and 19,692.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.83, 44,759.31 and 19,692.69 is: 27,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.83 : 44,759.31 = 19,692.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.83/44,759.31 = 19,692.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.83x = 44,759.31 × 19,692.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.83x = 881,431,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,431,216.44/32,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.27

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