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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.40, 44,608.14 and 19,586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.40, 44,608.14 and 19,586.12 is: 27,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.40 : 44,608.14 = 19,586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.40/44,608.14 = 19,586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.40x = 44,608.14 × 19,586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.40x = 873,700,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,700,383.02/32,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,028.29

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