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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.72, 44,856.76 and 19,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.72, 44,856.76 and 19,752.96 is: 27,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.72 : 44,856.76 = 19,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.72/44,856.76 = 19,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.72x = 44,856.76 × 19,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.72x = 886,053,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,053,786.01/32,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,260.91

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