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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.02, 44,320.68 and 19,558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.02, 44,320.68 and 19,558.58 is: 26,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.02 : 44,320.68 = 19,558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.02/44,320.68 = 19,558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.02x = 44,320.68 × 19,558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.02x = 866,849,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,849,565.43/32,133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.91

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