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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.30, 44,172.81 and 19,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.30, 44,172.81 and 19,261.62 is: 26,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.30 : 44,172.81 = 19,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.30/44,172.81 = 19,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.30x = 44,172.81 × 19,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.30x = 850,839,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,839,880.55/32,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.67

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