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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.20, 44,176.50 and 19,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.20, 44,176.50 and 19,439.40 is: 26,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.20 : 44,176.50 = 19,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.20/44,176.50 = 19,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.20x = 44,176.50 × 19,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.20x = 858,764,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,764,654.10/32,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.52

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