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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.74, 44,887.25 and 19,772.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.74, 44,887.25 and 19,772.23 is: 27,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.74 : 44,887.25 = 19,772.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.74/44,887.25 = 19,772.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.74x = 44,887.25 × 19,772.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.74x = 887,520,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,520,894.13/32,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.08

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