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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.38, 44,176.71 and 19,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.38, 44,176.71 and 19,441.66 is: 26,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.38 : 44,176.71 = 19,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.38/44,176.71 = 19,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.38x = 44,176.71 × 19,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.38x = 858,868,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,868,575.74/32,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.29

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