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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.90, 44,356.92 and 19,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.90, 44,356.92 and 19,403.16 is: 26,772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.90 : 44,356.92 = 19,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.90/44,356.92 = 19,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.90x = 44,356.92 × 19,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.90x = 860,664,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,664,415.87/32,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.03

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