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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,134.89, 44,337.44 and 19,550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,134.89, 44,337.44 and 19,550.73 is: 26,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,134.89 : 44,337.44 = 19,550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,134.89/44,337.44 = 19,550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,134.89x = 44,337.44 × 19,550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,134.89x = 866,829,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,829,220.58/32,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.71

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