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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.63, 44,802.23 and 19,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.63, 44,802.23 and 19,724.49 is: 27,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.63 : 44,802.23 = 19,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.63/44,802.23 = 19,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.63x = 44,802.23 × 19,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.63x = 883,701,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,701,038.99/32,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.08

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