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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.65, 44,357.96 and 19,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.65, 44,357.96 and 19,403.90 is: 26,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.65 : 44,357.96 = 19,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.65/44,357.96 = 19,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.65x = 44,357.96 × 19,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.65x = 860,717,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,717,101.23/32,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,773.04

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