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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.55, 44,382.94 and 19,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.55, 44,382.94 and 19,586.30 is: 27,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.55 : 44,382.94 = 19,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.55/44,382.94 = 19,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.55x = 44,382.94 × 19,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.55x = 869,297,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,297,306.84/32,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.09

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