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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.30, 44,383.97 and 19,587.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.30, 44,383.97 and 19,587.05 is: 27,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.30 : 44,383.97 = 19,587.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.30/44,383.97 = 19,587.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.30x = 44,383.97 × 19,587.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.30x = 869,350,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,350,719.73/32,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,030.12

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