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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.36, 44,425.86 and 19,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.36, 44,425.86 and 19,618.28 is: 27,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.36 : 44,425.86 = 19,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.36/44,425.86 = 19,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.36x = 44,425.86 × 19,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.36x = 871,558,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,558,960.72/32,192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,073.47

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