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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,087.17, 44,281.97 and 19,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,087.17, 44,281.97 and 19,344.41 is: 26,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,087.17 : 44,281.97 = 19,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,087.17/44,281.97 = 19,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,087.17x = 44,281.97 × 19,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,087.17x = 856,608,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,608,486.57/32,087.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,696.29

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