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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.38, 44,179.47 and 19,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.38, 44,179.47 and 19,443.66 is: 26,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.38 : 44,179.47 = 19,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.38/44,179.47 = 19,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.38x = 44,179.47 × 19,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.38x = 859,010,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,010,593.66/32,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.05

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