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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.14, 44,174.98 and 19,440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.14, 44,174.98 and 19,440.42 is: 26,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.14 : 44,174.98 = 19,440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.14/44,174.98 = 19,440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.14x = 44,174.98 × 19,440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.14x = 858,780,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,780,164.69/32,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.57

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