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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.03, 44,810.73 and 19,721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.03, 44,810.73 and 19,721.56 is: 27,212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.03 : 44,810.73 = 19,721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.03/44,810.73 = 19,721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.03x = 44,810.73 × 19,721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.03x = 883,737,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,737,500.34/32,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,212.83

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