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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.83, 44,782.83 and 19,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.83, 44,782.83 and 19,729.11 is: 27,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.83 : 44,782.83 = 19,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.83/44,782.83 = 19,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.83x = 44,782.83 × 19,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.83x = 883,525,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,525,379.18/32,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,207.30

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