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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.39, 44,338.12 and 19,551.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.39, 44,338.12 and 19,551.23 is: 26,975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.39 : 44,338.12 = 19,551.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.39/44,338.12 = 19,551.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.39x = 44,338.12 × 19,551.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.39x = 866,864,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,864,781.89/32,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,975.39

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