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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.93, 44,809.22 and 19,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.93, 44,809.22 and 19,720.48 is: 27,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.93 : 44,809.22 = 19,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.93/44,809.22 = 19,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.93x = 44,809.22 × 19,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.93x = 883,659,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,659,116.20/32,473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.34

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