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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.33, 44,772.16 and 19,691.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.33, 44,772.16 and 19,691.57 is: 27,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.33 : 44,772.16 = 19,691.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.33/44,772.16 = 19,691.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.33x = 44,772.16 × 19,691.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.33x = 881,633,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,633,961.53/32,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.26

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