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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.20, 44,383.43 and 19,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.20, 44,383.43 and 19,416.52 is: 26,796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.20 : 44,383.43 = 19,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.20/44,383.43 = 19,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.20x = 44,383.43 × 19,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.20x = 861,771,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,771,756.26/32,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,796.22

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