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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.06, 44,143.64 and 19,427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.06, 44,143.64 and 19,427.82 is: 26,797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.06 : 44,143.64 = 19,427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.06/44,143.64 = 19,427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.06x = 44,143.64 × 19,427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.06x = 857,614,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,614,692.06/32,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,797.90

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