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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.36, 44,372.68 and 19,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.36, 44,372.68 and 19,414.62 is: 26,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.36 : 44,372.68 = 19,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.36/44,372.68 = 19,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.36x = 44,372.68 × 19,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.36x = 861,478,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,478,672.05/32,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,787.80

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