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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.12, 44,406.72 and 19,433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.12, 44,406.72 and 19,433.36 is: 26,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.12 : 44,406.72 = 19,433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.12/44,406.72 = 19,433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.12x = 44,406.72 × 19,433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.12x = 862,971,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,971,776.18/32,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,819.42

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