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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.45, 44,556.16 and 19,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.45, 44,556.16 and 19,544.66 is: 26,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.45 : 44,556.16 = 19,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.45/44,556.16 = 19,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.45x = 44,556.16 × 19,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.45x = 870,834,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,834,677.60/32,284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.81

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