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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.68, 44,410.73 and 19,606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.68, 44,410.73 and 19,606.43 is: 27,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.68 : 44,410.73 = 19,606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.68/44,410.73 = 19,606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.68x = 44,410.73 × 19,606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.68x = 870,735,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,735,548.91/32,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,056.87

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