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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.58, 44,368.76 and 19,405.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.58, 44,368.76 and 19,405.87 is: 26,781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.58 : 44,368.76 = 19,405.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.58/44,368.76 = 19,405.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.58x = 44,368.76 × 19,405.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.58x = 861,014,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,014,263.82/32,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,781.51

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