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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.40, 44,356.23 and 19,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.40, 44,356.23 and 19,402.66 is: 26,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.40 : 44,356.23 = 19,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.40/44,356.23 = 19,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.40x = 44,356.23 × 19,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.40x = 860,628,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,628,849.57/32,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,771.34

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