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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.12, 44,172.36 and 19,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.12, 44,172.36 and 19,265.94 is: 26,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.12 : 44,172.36 = 19,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.12/44,172.36 = 19,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.12x = 44,172.36 × 19,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.12x = 851,022,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,022,037.42/32,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.35

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