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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.02, 44,381.23 and 19,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.02, 44,381.23 and 19,416.36 is: 26,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.02 : 44,381.23 = 19,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.02/44,381.23 = 19,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.02x = 44,381.23 × 19,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.02x = 861,722,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,722,103.62/32,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.16

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