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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.39, 44,340.88 and 19,553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.39, 44,340.88 and 19,553.23 is: 26,978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.39 : 44,340.88 = 19,553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.39/44,340.88 = 19,553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.39x = 44,340.88 × 19,553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.39x = 867,007,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,007,425.04/32,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.15

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