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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.38, 44,187.75 and 19,449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.38, 44,187.75 and 19,449.66 is: 26,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.38 : 44,187.75 = 19,449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.38/44,187.75 = 19,449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.38x = 44,187.75 × 19,449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.38x = 859,436,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,436,713.67/32,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.33

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