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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,037.93, 44,210.51 and 19,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,037.93, 44,210.51 and 19,131.77 is: 26,400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,037.93 : 44,210.51 = 19,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,037.93/44,210.51 = 19,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,037.93x = 44,210.51 × 19,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,037.93x = 845,825,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,825,135.68/32,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,400.74

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