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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.81, 44,386.05 and 19,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.81, 44,386.05 and 19,588.56 is: 27,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.81 : 44,386.05 = 19,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.81/44,386.05 = 19,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.81x = 44,386.05 × 19,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.81x = 869,458,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,458,803.59/32,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.21

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