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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.33, 44,780.76 and 19,727.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.33, 44,780.76 and 19,727.61 is: 27,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.33 : 44,780.76 = 19,727.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.33/44,780.76 = 19,727.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.33x = 44,780.76 × 19,727.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.33x = 883,417,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,417,368.78/32,472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.24

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