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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.13, 44,174.99 and 19,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.13, 44,174.99 and 19,440.41 is: 26,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.13 : 44,174.99 = 19,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.13/44,174.99 = 19,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.13x = 44,174.99 × 19,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.13x = 858,779,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,779,917.35/32,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.57

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