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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.55, 44,158.08 and 19,438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.55, 44,158.08 and 19,438.30 is: 26,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.55 : 44,158.08 = 19,438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.55/44,158.08 = 19,438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.55x = 44,158.08 × 19,438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.55x = 858,358,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,358,006.46/32,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.33

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