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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.82, 44,194.41 and 19,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.82, 44,194.41 and 19,441.62 is: 26,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.82 : 44,194.41 = 19,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.82/44,194.41 = 19,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.82x = 44,194.41 × 19,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.82x = 859,210,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,210,925.34/32,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,839.59

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