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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.28, 44,407.64 and 19,433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.28, 44,407.64 and 19,433.04 is: 26,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.28 : 44,407.64 = 19,433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.28/44,407.64 = 19,433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.28x = 44,407.64 × 19,433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.28x = 862,975,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,975,444.43/32,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,817.74

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