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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,131.76, 44,351.16 and 19,579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,131.76, 44,351.16 and 19,579.28 is: 27,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,131.76 : 44,351.16 = 19,579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,131.76/44,351.16 = 19,579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,131.76x = 44,351.16 × 19,579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,131.76x = 868,363,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,363,779.96/32,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,025.09

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