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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.52, 44,527.10 and 19,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.52, 44,527.10 and 19,694.56 is: 27,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.52 : 44,527.10 = 19,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.52/44,527.10 = 19,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.52x = 44,527.10 × 19,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.52x = 876,941,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,941,642.58/32,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.44

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