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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.36, 44,175.06 and 19,438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.36, 44,175.06 and 19,438.68 is: 26,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.36 : 44,175.06 = 19,438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.36/44,175.06 = 19,438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.36x = 44,175.06 × 19,438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.36x = 858,704,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,704,855.32/32,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,820.81

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