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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.03, 44,210.64 and 19,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.03, 44,210.64 and 19,131.86 is: 26,400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.03 : 44,210.64 = 19,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.03/44,210.64 = 19,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.03x = 44,210.64 × 19,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.03x = 845,831,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,831,774.99/32,038.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,400.87

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