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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.23, 44,401.23 and 19,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.23, 44,401.23 and 19,425.51 is: 26,811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.23 : 44,401.23 = 19,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.23/44,401.23 = 19,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.23x = 44,401.23 × 19,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.23x = 862,516,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,516,537.38/32,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.02

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