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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.25, 44,886.56 and 19,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.25, 44,886.56 and 19,771.72 is: 27,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.25 : 44,886.56 = 19,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.25/44,886.56 = 19,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.25x = 44,886.56 × 19,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.25x = 887,484,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,484,496.08/32,521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.37

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