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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.40, 44,357.61 and 19,403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.40, 44,357.61 and 19,403.65 is: 26,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.40 : 44,357.61 = 19,403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.40/44,357.61 = 19,403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.40x = 44,357.61 × 19,403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.40x = 860,699,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,699,317.49/32,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.70

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