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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.20, 44,376.53 and 19,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.20, 44,376.53 and 19,411.52 is: 26,789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.20 : 44,376.53 = 19,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.20/44,376.53 = 19,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.20x = 44,376.53 × 19,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.20x = 861,415,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,415,580.69/32,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,789.31

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