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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.81, 44,355.70 and 19,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.81, 44,355.70 and 19,566.56 is: 27,001.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.81 : 44,355.70 = 19,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.81/44,355.70 = 19,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.81x = 44,355.70 × 19,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.81x = 867,888,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,888,600.74/32,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,001.86

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