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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.34, 44,403.29 and 19,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.34, 44,403.29 and 19,601.09 is: 27,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.34 : 44,403.29 = 19,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.34/44,403.29 = 19,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.34x = 44,403.29 × 19,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.34x = 870,352,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,352,803.58/32,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.47

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