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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.77, 44,772.98 and 19,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.77, 44,772.98 and 19,702.62 is: 27,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.77 : 44,772.98 = 19,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.77/44,772.98 = 19,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.77x = 44,772.98 × 19,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.77x = 882,144,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,144,912.69/32,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,184.94

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