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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.56, 44,493.96 and 19,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.56, 44,493.96 and 19,670.60 is: 27,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.56 : 44,493.96 = 19,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.56/44,493.96 = 19,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.56x = 44,493.96 × 19,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.56x = 875,222,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,222,889.58/32,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,148.32

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