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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.14, 44,332.26 and 19,546.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.14, 44,332.26 and 19,546.98 is: 26,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.14 : 44,332.26 = 19,546.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.14/44,332.26 = 19,546.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.14x = 44,332.26 × 19,546.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.14x = 866,561,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,561,799.57/32,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,969.53

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