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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.92, 44,814.72 and 19,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.92, 44,814.72 and 19,732.32 is: 27,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.92 : 44,814.72 = 19,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.92/44,814.72 = 19,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.92x = 44,814.72 × 19,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.92x = 884,298,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,298,395.75/32,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.65

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