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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.56, 44,362.52 and 19,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.56, 44,362.52 and 19,397.40 is: 26,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.56 : 44,362.52 = 19,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.56/44,362.52 = 19,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.56x = 44,362.52 × 19,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.56x = 860,517,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,517,545.45/32,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,771.07

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