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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.94, 44,165.73 and 19,257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.94, 44,165.73 and 19,257.94 is: 26,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.94 : 44,165.73 = 19,257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.94/44,165.73 = 19,257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.94x = 44,165.73 × 19,257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.94x = 850,540,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,540,978.40/32,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.81

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