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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.84, 44,412.25 and 19,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.84, 44,412.25 and 19,607.60 is: 27,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.84 : 44,412.25 = 19,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.84/44,412.25 = 19,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.84x = 44,412.25 × 19,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.84x = 870,817,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,817,633.10/32,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.45

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