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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.52, 44,522.96 and 19,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.52, 44,522.96 and 19,691.52 is: 27,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.52 : 44,522.96 = 19,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.52/44,522.96 = 19,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.52x = 44,522.96 × 19,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.52x = 876,724,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,724,757.30/32,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,177.24

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