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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.52, 44,533.20 and 19,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.52, 44,533.20 and 19,697.44 is: 27,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.52 : 44,533.20 = 19,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.52/44,533.20 = 19,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.52x = 44,533.20 × 19,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.52x = 877,190,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,190,035.01/32,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.55

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