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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.47, 44,364.92 and 19,589.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.47, 44,364.92 and 19,589.31 is: 27,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.47 : 44,364.92 = 19,589.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.47/44,364.92 = 19,589.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.47x = 44,364.92 × 19,589.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.47x = 869,078,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,078,073.06/32,173.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.26

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