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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.38, 44,311.53 and 19,551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.38, 44,311.53 and 19,551.94 is: 26,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.38 : 44,311.53 = 19,551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.38/44,311.53 = 19,551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.38x = 44,311.53 × 19,551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.38x = 866,376,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,376,375.87/32,126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,967.76

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