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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.16, 44,323.36 and 19,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.16, 44,323.36 and 19,372 is: 26,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.16 : 44,323.36 = 19,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.16/44,323.36 = 19,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.16x = 44,323.36 × 19,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.16x = 858,632,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,632,129.92/32,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.54

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