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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.39, 44,335.37 and 19,549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.39, 44,335.37 and 19,549.23 is: 26,972.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.39 : 44,335.37 = 19,549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.39/44,335.37 = 19,549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.39x = 44,335.37 × 19,549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.39x = 866,722,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,722,247.52/32,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,972.64

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