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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.17, 44,560.05 and 19,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.17, 44,560.05 and 19,544.69 is: 26,972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.17 : 44,560.05 = 19,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.17/44,560.05 = 19,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.17x = 44,560.05 × 19,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.17x = 870,912,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,912,140.83/32,289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,972.27

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