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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.36, 44,841.44 and 19,577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.36, 44,841.44 and 19,577.64 is: 27,005.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.36 : 44,841.44 = 19,577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.36/44,841.44 = 19,577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.36x = 44,841.44 × 19,577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.36x = 877,889,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,889,569.40/32,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,005.87

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