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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.52, 44,525.72 and 19,693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.52, 44,525.72 and 19,693.56 is: 27,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.52 : 44,525.72 = 19,693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.52/44,525.72 = 19,693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.52x = 44,525.72 × 19,693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.52x = 876,869,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,869,938.36/32,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,180.06

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