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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.93, 44,148.96 and 19,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.93, 44,148.96 and 19,431.68 is: 26,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.93 : 44,148.96 = 19,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.93/44,148.96 = 19,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.93x = 44,148.96 × 19,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.93x = 857,888,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,888,242.31/32,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.21

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