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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.74, 44,403.75 and 19,601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.74, 44,403.75 and 19,601.49 is: 27,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.74 : 44,403.75 = 19,601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.74/44,403.75 = 19,601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.74x = 44,403.75 × 19,601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.74x = 870,379,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,379,661.59/32,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.96

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