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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.24, 44,395.97 and 19,431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.24, 44,395.97 and 19,431.50 is: 26,811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.24 : 44,395.97 = 19,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.24/44,395.97 = 19,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.24x = 44,395.97 × 19,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.24x = 862,679,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,679,971.92/32,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.09

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