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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.88, 44,177.40 and 19,442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.88, 44,177.40 and 19,442.16 is: 26,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.88 : 44,177.40 = 19,442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.88/44,177.40 = 19,442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.88x = 44,177.40 × 19,442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.88x = 858,904,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,904,079.18/32,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.98

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