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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.20, 44,954.16 and 19,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.20, 44,954.16 and 19,994.24 is: 27,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.20 : 44,954.16 = 19,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.20/44,954.16 = 19,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.20x = 44,954.16 × 19,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.20x = 898,824,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,824,264.04/32,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.68

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