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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.06, 44,359.08 and 19,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.06, 44,359.08 and 19,394.90 is: 26,767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.06 : 44,359.08 = 19,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.06/44,359.08 = 19,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.06x = 44,359.08 × 19,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.06x = 860,339,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,339,920.69/32,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.63

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