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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.23, 44,387.57 and 19,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.23, 44,387.57 and 19,419.50 is: 26,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.23 : 44,387.57 = 19,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.23/44,387.57 = 19,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.23x = 44,387.57 × 19,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.23x = 861,984,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,984,415.62/32,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,800.31

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