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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.88, 44,184.33 and 19,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.88, 44,184.33 and 19,447.16 is: 26,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.88 : 44,184.33 = 19,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.88/44,184.33 = 19,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.88x = 44,184.33 × 19,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.88x = 859,259,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,259,637.77/32,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,841.90

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