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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.20, 44,382.05 and 19,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.20, 44,382.05 and 19,415.52 is: 26,794.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.20 : 44,382.05 = 19,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.20/44,382.05 = 19,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.20x = 44,382.05 × 19,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.20x = 861,700,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,700,579.42/32,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,794.84

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