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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.04, 44,172 and 19,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.04, 44,172 and 19,262.16 is: 26,581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.04 : 44,172 = 19,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.04/44,172 = 19,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.04x = 44,172 × 19,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.04x = 850,848,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,848,131.52/32,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.49

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