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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.47, 44,802.39 and 19,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.47, 44,802.39 and 19,727.26 is: 27,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.47 : 44,802.39 = 19,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.47/44,802.39 = 19,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.47x = 44,802.39 × 19,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.47x = 883,828,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,828,396.15/32,477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,213.59

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