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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.16, 44,813.66 and 19,723.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.16, 44,813.66 and 19,723.69 is: 27,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.16 : 44,813.66 = 19,723.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.16/44,813.66 = 19,723.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.16x = 44,813.66 × 19,723.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.16x = 883,890,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,890,737.61/32,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,215.76

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