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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.38, 44,997.30 and 19,863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.38, 44,997.30 and 19,863.36 is: 27,404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.38 : 44,997.30 = 19,863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.38/44,997.30 = 19,863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.38x = 44,997.30 × 19,863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.38x = 893,797,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,797,568.93/32,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,404.17

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