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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.14, 44,771.18 and 19,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.14, 44,771.18 and 19,705.29 is: 27,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.14 : 44,771.18 = 19,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.14/44,771.18 = 19,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.14x = 44,771.18 × 19,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.14x = 882,228,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,228,987.02/32,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,191.41

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