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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.90, 44,412.45 and 19,607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.90, 44,412.45 and 19,607.65 is: 27,058.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.90 : 44,412.45 = 19,607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.90/44,412.45 = 19,607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.90x = 44,412.45 × 19,607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.90x = 870,823,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,823,775.24/32,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.59

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