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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.65, 44,882.28 and 19,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.65, 44,882.28 and 19,776.88 is: 27,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.65 : 44,882.28 = 19,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.65/44,882.28 = 19,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.65x = 44,882.28 × 19,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.65x = 887,631,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,631,465.69/32,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,295.23

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