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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.05, 44,879.39 and 19,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.05, 44,879.39 and 19,771.14 is: 27,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.05 : 44,879.39 = 19,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.05/44,879.39 = 19,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.05x = 44,879.39 × 19,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.05x = 887,316,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,316,702.80/32,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,285.22

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