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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.06, 44,140.89 and 19,425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.06, 44,140.89 and 19,425.81 is: 26,795.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.06 : 44,140.89 = 19,425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.06/44,140.89 = 19,425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.06x = 44,140.89 × 19,425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.06x = 857,472,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,472,542.37/32,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,795.13

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