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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.32, 44,557.17 and 19,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.32, 44,557.17 and 19,545.46 is: 26,974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.32 : 44,557.17 = 19,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.32/44,557.17 = 19,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.32x = 44,557.17 × 19,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.32x = 870,890,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,890,383.95/32,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.81

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