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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.38, 44,172.57 and 19,438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.38, 44,172.57 and 19,438.66 is: 26,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.38 : 44,172.57 = 19,438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.38/44,172.57 = 19,438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.38x = 44,172.57 × 19,438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.38x = 858,655,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,655,569.56/32,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.15

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