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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.56, 44,538.66 and 19,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.56, 44,538.66 and 19,531.56 is: 26,952.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.56 : 44,538.66 = 19,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.56/44,538.66 = 19,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.56x = 44,538.66 × 19,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.56x = 869,909,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,909,510.11/32,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.58

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