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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.64, 44,552.76 and 19,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.64, 44,552.76 and 19,541.90 is: 26,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.64 : 44,552.76 = 19,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.64/44,552.76 = 19,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.64x = 44,552.76 × 19,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.64x = 870,645,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,645,580.64/32,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,966.96

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