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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.65, 44,355.19 and 19,401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.65, 44,355.19 and 19,401.90 is: 26,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.65 : 44,355.19 = 19,401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.65/44,355.19 = 19,401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.65x = 44,355.19 × 19,401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.65x = 860,574,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,574,960.86/32,146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,770.28

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