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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.63, 44,174.30 and 19,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.63, 44,174.30 and 19,439.91 is: 26,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.63 : 44,174.30 = 19,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.63/44,174.30 = 19,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.63x = 44,174.30 × 19,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.63x = 858,744,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,744,319.11/32,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.88

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