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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.30, 44,385.34 and 19,588.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.30, 44,385.34 and 19,588.05 is: 27,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.30 : 44,385.34 = 19,588.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.30/44,385.34 = 19,588.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.30x = 44,385.34 × 19,588.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.30x = 869,422,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,422,259.19/32,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.50

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