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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.36, 44,366.70 and 19,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.36, 44,366.70 and 19,568.76 is: 27,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.36 : 44,366.70 = 19,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.36/44,366.70 = 19,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.36x = 44,366.70 × 19,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.36x = 868,201,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,201,304.29/32,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.76

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