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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.15, 44,357.26 and 19,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.15, 44,357.26 and 19,403.40 is: 26,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.15 : 44,357.26 = 19,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.15/44,357.26 = 19,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.15x = 44,357.26 × 19,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.15x = 860,681,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,681,658.68/32,148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.35

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