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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.43, 44,342.31 and 19,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.43, 44,342.31 and 19,374.89 is: 26,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.43 : 44,342.31 = 19,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.43/44,342.31 = 19,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.43x = 44,342.31 × 19,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.43x = 859,127,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,127,156.88/32,119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,747.90

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