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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.18, 44,754.33 and 19,689.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.18, 44,754.33 and 19,689.06 is: 27,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.18 : 44,754.33 = 19,689.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.18/44,754.33 = 19,689.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.18x = 44,754.33 × 19,689.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.18x = 881,170,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,170,688.63/32,436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.29

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