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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.38, 44,310.15 and 19,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.38, 44,310.15 and 19,550.94 is: 26,966.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.38 : 44,310.15 = 19,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.38/44,310.15 = 19,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.38x = 44,310.15 × 19,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.38x = 866,305,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,305,084.04/32,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,966.38

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