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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.13, 44,172.23 and 19,438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.13, 44,172.23 and 19,438.41 is: 26,829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.13 : 44,172.23 = 19,438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.13/44,172.23 = 19,438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.13x = 44,172.23 × 19,438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.13x = 858,637,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,637,820.16/32,003.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.81

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