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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.14, 44,320.59 and 19,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.14, 44,320.59 and 19,369.98 is: 26,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.14 : 44,320.59 = 19,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.14/44,320.59 = 19,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.14x = 44,320.59 × 19,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.14x = 858,488,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,488,941.89/32,116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,730.76

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