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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.68, 44,412.11 and 19,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.68, 44,412.11 and 19,607.43 is: 27,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.68 : 44,412.11 = 19,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.68/44,412.11 = 19,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.68x = 44,412.11 × 19,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.68x = 870,807,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,807,337.98/32,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.26

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