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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.23, 44,384.81 and 19,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.23, 44,384.81 and 19,417.50 is: 26,797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.23 : 44,384.81 = 19,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.23/44,384.81 = 19,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.23x = 44,384.81 × 19,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.23x = 861,841,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,841,951.09/32,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,797.54

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