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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.09, 44,382.30 and 19,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.09, 44,382.30 and 19,585.84 is: 27,028.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.09 : 44,382.30 = 19,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.09/44,382.30 = 19,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.09x = 44,382.30 × 19,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.09x = 869,264,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,264,404.72/32,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,028.45

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