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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.90, 44,358.58 and 19,568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.90, 44,358.58 and 19,568.65 is: 27,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.90 : 44,358.58 = 19,568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.90/44,358.58 = 19,568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.90x = 44,358.58 × 19,568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.90x = 868,037,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,037,526.52/32,143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,004.74

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