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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.42, 44,407.60 and 19,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.42, 44,407.60 and 19,604.16 is: 27,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.42 : 44,407.60 = 19,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.42/44,407.60 = 19,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.42x = 44,407.60 × 19,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.42x = 870,573,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,573,695.62/32,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.74

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