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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.51, 44,172.74 and 19,438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.51, 44,172.74 and 19,438.79 is: 26,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.51 : 44,172.74 = 19,438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.51/44,172.74 = 19,438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.51x = 44,172.74 × 19,438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.51x = 858,664,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,664,444.32/32,003.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.33

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