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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.56, 44,388.46 and 19,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.56, 44,388.46 and 19,590.30 is: 27,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.56 : 44,388.46 = 19,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.56/44,388.46 = 19,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.56x = 44,388.46 × 19,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.56x = 869,583,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,583,247.94/32,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.61

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