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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.02, 44,317.92 and 19,556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.02, 44,317.92 and 19,556.58 is: 26,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.02 : 44,317.92 = 19,556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.02/44,317.92 = 19,556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.02x = 44,317.92 × 19,556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.02x = 866,706,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,706,947.91/32,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.15

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