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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.51, 44,175.51 and 19,440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.51, 44,175.51 and 19,440.79 is: 26,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.51 : 44,175.51 = 19,440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.51/44,175.51 = 19,440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.51x = 44,175.51 × 19,440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.51x = 858,806,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,806,494.97/32,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.09

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