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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.50, 44,176.92 and 19,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.50, 44,176.92 and 19,437.68 is: 26,825.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.50 : 44,176.92 = 19,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.50/44,176.92 = 19,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.50x = 44,176.92 × 19,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.50x = 858,696,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,696,834.35/32,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.47

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