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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.38, 44,183.81 and 19,441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.38, 44,183.81 and 19,441.13 is: 26,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.38 : 44,183.81 = 19,441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.38/44,183.81 = 19,441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.38x = 44,183.81 × 19,441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.38x = 858,983,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,983,021.79/32,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.49

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