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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.28, 44,404.88 and 19,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.28, 44,404.88 and 19,431.04 is: 26,814.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.28 : 44,404.88 = 19,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.28/44,404.88 = 19,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.28x = 44,404.88 × 19,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.28x = 862,832,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,832,999.48/32,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,814.98

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