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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.70, 44,495.49 and 19,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.70, 44,495.49 and 19,666.54 is: 27,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.70 : 44,495.49 = 19,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.70/44,495.49 = 19,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.70x = 44,495.49 × 19,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.70x = 875,072,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,072,333.90/32,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,141.01

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