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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.65, 44,400.96 and 19,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.65, 44,400.96 and 19,599.40 is: 27,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.65 : 44,400.96 = 19,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.65/44,400.96 = 19,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.65x = 44,400.96 × 19,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.65x = 870,232,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,232,230.93/32,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,047.14

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