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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.90, 44,354.44 and 19,565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.90, 44,354.44 and 19,565.65 is: 27,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.90 : 44,354.44 = 19,565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.90/44,354.44 = 19,565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.90x = 44,354.44 × 19,565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.90x = 867,823,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,823,528.89/32,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,000.60

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