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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.44, 44,352.96 and 19,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.44, 44,352.96 and 19,569.60 is: 26,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.44 : 44,352.96 = 19,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.44/44,352.96 = 19,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.44x = 44,352.96 × 19,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.44x = 867,969,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,969,686.02/32,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.97

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