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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.36, 44,368.08 and 19,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.36, 44,368.08 and 19,569.76 is: 27,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.36 : 44,368.08 = 19,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.36/44,368.08 = 19,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.36x = 44,368.08 × 19,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.36x = 868,272,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,272,677.26/32,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.14

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