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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.60, 44,338.77 and 19,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.60, 44,338.77 and 19,373 is: 26,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.60 : 44,338.77 = 19,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.60/44,338.77 = 19,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.60x = 44,338.77 × 19,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.60x = 858,974,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,974,991.21/32,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.51

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