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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.24, 44,811.03 and 19,721.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.24, 44,811.03 and 19,721.79 is: 27,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.24 : 44,811.03 = 19,721.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.24/44,811.03 = 19,721.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.24x = 44,811.03 × 19,721.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.24x = 883,753,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,753,723.34/32,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,213.15

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