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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.49, 44,363.19 and 19,403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.49, 44,363.19 and 19,403.55 is: 26,768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.49 : 44,363.19 = 19,403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.49/44,363.19 = 19,403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.49x = 44,363.19 × 19,403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.49x = 860,803,635.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,803,635.25/32,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,768.38

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