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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.91, 44,915.72 and 19,812.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.91, 44,915.72 and 19,812.69 is: 27,337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.91 : 44,915.72 = 19,812.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.91/44,915.72 = 19,812.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.91x = 44,915.72 × 19,812.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.91x = 889,901,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,901,137.42/32,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,337.07

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