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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.02, 44,326.20 and 19,562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.02, 44,326.20 and 19,562.58 is: 26,982.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.02 : 44,326.20 = 19,562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.02/44,326.20 = 19,562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.02x = 44,326.20 × 19,562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.02x = 867,134,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,134,833.60/32,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.43

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