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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.55, 44,389.84 and 19,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.55, 44,389.84 and 19,591.30 is: 27,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.55 : 44,389.84 = 19,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.55/44,389.84 = 19,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.55x = 44,389.84 × 19,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.55x = 869,654,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,654,672.39/32,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.99

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