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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.56, 44,359.77 and 19,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.56, 44,359.77 and 19,395.40 is: 26,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.56 : 44,359.77 = 19,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.56/44,359.77 = 19,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.56x = 44,359.77 × 19,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.56x = 860,375,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,375,483.06/32,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,768.32

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