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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.57, 44,803.69 and 19,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.57, 44,803.69 and 19,727.27 is: 27,211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.57 : 44,803.69 = 19,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.57/44,803.69 = 19,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.57x = 44,803.69 × 19,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.57x = 883,854,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,854,489.63/32,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.79

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