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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.20, 44,379.29 and 19,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.20, 44,379.29 and 19,413.52 is: 26,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.20 : 44,379.29 = 19,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.20/44,379.29 = 19,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.20x = 44,379.29 × 19,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.20x = 861,558,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,558,234.00/32,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.08

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