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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.38, 44,171.19 and 19,437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.38, 44,171.19 and 19,437.66 is: 26,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.38 : 44,171.19 = 19,437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.38/44,171.19 = 19,437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.38x = 44,171.19 × 19,437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.38x = 858,584,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,584,573.02/32,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.77

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