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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.18, 44,571.12 and 19,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.18, 44,571.12 and 19,552.70 is: 26,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.18 : 44,571.12 = 19,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.18/44,571.12 = 19,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.18x = 44,571.12 × 19,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.18x = 871,485,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,485,738.02/32,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.34

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