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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.90, 44,362.72 and 19,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.90, 44,362.72 and 19,571.66 is: 27,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.90 : 44,362.72 = 19,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.90/44,362.72 = 19,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.90x = 44,362.72 × 19,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.90x = 868,252,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,252,072.52/32,146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,008.89

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