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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.01, 44,385.33 and 19,419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.01, 44,385.33 and 19,419.33 is: 26,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.01 : 44,385.33 = 19,419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.01/44,385.33 = 19,419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.01x = 44,385.33 × 19,419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.01x = 861,933,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,933,370.43/32,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.24

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