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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.63, 44,175.68 and 19,440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.63, 44,175.68 and 19,440.91 is: 26,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.63 : 44,175.68 = 19,440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.63/44,175.68 = 19,440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.63x = 44,175.68 × 19,440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.63x = 858,815,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,815,419.07/32,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.26

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