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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.56, 44,374.86 and 19,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.56, 44,374.86 and 19,407.52 is: 26,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.56 : 44,374.86 = 19,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.56/44,374.86 = 19,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.56x = 44,374.86 × 19,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.56x = 861,205,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,205,872.01/32,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,783.32

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