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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.55, 44,391.22 and 19,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.55, 44,391.22 and 19,592.30 is: 27,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.55 : 44,391.22 = 19,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.55/44,391.22 = 19,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.55x = 44,391.22 × 19,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.55x = 869,726,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,726,099.61/32,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,037.37

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