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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,130.63, 44,340.21 and 19,555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,130.63, 44,340.21 and 19,555.38 is: 26,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,130.63 : 44,340.21 = 19,555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,130.63/44,340.21 = 19,555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,130.63x = 44,340.21 × 19,555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,130.63x = 867,089,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,089,655.83/32,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.39

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