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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.80, 44,188.86 and 19,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.80, 44,188.86 and 19,445.40 is: 26,849.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.80 : 44,188.86 = 19,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.80/44,188.86 = 19,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.80x = 44,188.86 × 19,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.80x = 859,270,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,270,058.24/32,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,849.00

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