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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.53, 44,212.71 and 19,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.53, 44,212.71 and 19,133.36 is: 26,402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.53 : 44,212.71 = 19,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.53/44,212.71 = 19,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.53x = 44,212.71 × 19,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.53x = 845,937,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,937,697.01/32,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.94

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