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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.26, 44,766.78 and 19,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.26, 44,766.78 and 19,698.12 is: 27,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.26 : 44,766.78 = 19,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.26/44,766.78 = 19,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.26x = 44,766.78 × 19,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.26x = 881,821,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,821,330.59/32,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.74

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