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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.65, 44,359.33 and 19,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.65, 44,359.33 and 19,404.90 is: 26,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.65 : 44,359.33 = 19,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.65/44,359.33 = 19,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.65x = 44,359.33 × 19,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.65x = 860,788,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,788,362.72/32,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,774.42

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