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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.99, 44,279.44 and 19,341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.99, 44,279.44 and 19,341.78 is: 26,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.99 : 44,279.44 = 19,341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.99/44,279.44 = 19,341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.99x = 44,279.44 × 19,341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.99x = 856,443,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,443,138.65/32,091.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.13

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