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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.71, 44,381.78 and 19,585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.71, 44,381.78 and 19,585.46 is: 27,027.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.71 : 44,381.78 = 19,585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.71/44,381.78 = 19,585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.71x = 44,381.78 × 19,585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.71x = 869,237,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,237,656.88/32,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,027.94

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