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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.24, 44,886.56 and 19,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.24, 44,886.56 and 19,771.73 is: 27,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.24 : 44,886.56 = 19,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.24/44,886.56 = 19,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.24x = 44,886.56 × 19,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.24x = 887,484,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,484,783.30/32,521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.39

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