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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.40, 44,363.12 and 19,407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.40, 44,363.12 and 19,407.66 is: 26,778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.40 : 44,363.12 = 19,407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.40/44,363.12 = 19,407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.40x = 44,363.12 × 19,407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.40x = 860,984,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,984,349.50/32,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,778.23

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