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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.13, 44,313.75 and 19,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.13, 44,313.75 and 19,184.97 is: 26,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.13 : 44,313.75 = 19,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.13/44,313.75 = 19,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.13x = 44,313.75 × 19,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.13x = 850,157,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,157,964.34/32,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.74

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