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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.24, 44,887.94 and 19,772.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.24, 44,887.94 and 19,772.73 is: 27,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.24 : 44,887.94 = 19,772.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.24/44,887.94 = 19,772.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.24x = 44,887.94 × 19,772.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.24x = 887,557,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,557,117.88/32,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.77

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