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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.28, 44,396.30 and 19,596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.28, 44,396.30 and 19,596.03 is: 27,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.28 : 44,396.30 = 19,596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.28/44,396.30 = 19,596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.28x = 44,396.30 × 19,596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.28x = 869,991,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,991,109.19/32,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.48

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