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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.13, 44,173.61 and 19,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.13, 44,173.61 and 19,439.41 is: 26,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.13 : 44,173.61 = 19,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.13/44,173.61 = 19,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.13x = 44,173.61 × 19,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.13x = 858,708,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,708,818.77/32,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.19

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