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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.32, 44,407.44 and 19,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.32, 44,407.44 and 19,433.16 is: 26,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.32 : 44,407.44 = 19,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.32/44,407.44 = 19,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.32x = 44,407.44 × 19,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.32x = 862,976,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,976,886.71/32,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,817.75

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