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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.40, 44,361.74 and 19,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.40, 44,361.74 and 19,406.64 is: 26,776.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.40 : 44,361.74 = 19,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.40/44,361.74 = 19,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.40x = 44,361.74 × 19,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.40x = 860,912,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,912,317.95/32,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,776.82

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