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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.34, 44,407.43 and 19,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.34, 44,407.43 and 19,604.09 is: 27,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.34 : 44,407.43 = 19,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.34/44,407.43 = 19,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.34x = 44,407.43 × 19,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.34x = 870,566,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,566,934.33/32,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.60

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