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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,517.05, 44,875.25 and 19,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,517.05, 44,875.25 and 19,768.14 is: 27,281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,517.05 : 44,875.25 = 19,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,517.05/44,875.25 = 19,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,517.05x = 44,875.25 × 19,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,517.05x = 887,100,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,100,379.00/32,517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,281.09

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