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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.38, 44,173.95 and 19,439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.38, 44,173.95 and 19,439.66 is: 26,831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.38 : 44,173.95 = 19,439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.38/44,173.95 = 19,439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.38x = 44,173.95 × 19,439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.38x = 858,726,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,726,568.86/32,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.53

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