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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,172.28, 44,397.68 and 19,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,172.28, 44,397.68 and 19,597.03 is: 27,043.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,172.28 : 44,397.68 = 19,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,172.28/44,397.68 = 19,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,172.28x = 44,397.68 × 19,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,172.28x = 870,062,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,062,666.89/32,172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.86

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