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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.74, 44,808.96 and 19,720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.74, 44,808.96 and 19,720.29 is: 27,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.74 : 44,808.96 = 19,720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.74/44,808.96 = 19,720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.74x = 44,808.96 × 19,720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.74x = 883,645,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,645,611.85/32,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.08

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