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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.43, 44,563.16 and 19,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.43, 44,563.16 and 19,546.94 is: 26,975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.43 : 44,563.16 = 19,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.43/44,563.16 = 19,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.43x = 44,563.16 × 19,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.43x = 871,073,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,073,094.18/32,291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,975.36

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