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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.09, 44,759.67 and 19,692.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.09, 44,759.67 and 19,692.95 is: 27,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.09 : 44,759.67 = 19,692.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.09/44,759.67 = 19,692.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.09x = 44,759.67 × 19,692.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.09x = 881,449,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,449,943.33/32,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.62

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