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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.94, 44,401.83 and 19,422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.94, 44,401.83 and 19,422.36 is: 26,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.94 : 44,401.83 = 19,422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.94/44,401.83 = 19,422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.94x = 44,401.83 × 19,422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.94x = 862,388,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,388,326.92/32,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,808.11

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