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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.52, 44,517.44 and 19,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.52, 44,517.44 and 19,687.56 is: 27,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.52 : 44,517.44 = 19,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.52/44,517.44 = 19,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.52x = 44,517.44 × 19,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.52x = 876,439,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,439,771.05/32,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.78

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