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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.38, 44,995.92 and 19,862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.38, 44,995.92 and 19,862.36 is: 27,402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.38 : 44,995.92 = 19,862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.38/44,995.92 = 19,862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.38x = 44,995.92 × 19,862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.38x = 893,725,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,725,161.57/32,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,402.79

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