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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.53, 44,812.80 and 19,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.53, 44,812.80 and 19,723.06 is: 27,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.53 : 44,812.80 = 19,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.53/44,812.80 = 19,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.53x = 44,812.80 × 19,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.53x = 883,845,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,845,543.17/32,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,214.90

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