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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.56, 44,516.16 and 19,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.56, 44,516.16 and 19,686.48 is: 27,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.56 : 44,516.16 = 19,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.56/44,516.16 = 19,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.56x = 44,516.16 × 19,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.56x = 876,366,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,366,493.52/32,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.31

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