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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.28, 44,189.62 and 19,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.28, 44,189.62 and 19,097.38 is: 26,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.28 : 44,189.62 = 19,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.28/44,189.62 = 19,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.28x = 44,189.62 × 19,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.28x = 843,905,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,905,965.20/32,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.83

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