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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.89, 44,405.42 and 19,426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.89, 44,405.42 and 19,426.99 is: 26,804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.89 : 44,405.42 = 19,426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.89/44,405.42 = 19,426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.89x = 44,405.42 × 19,426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.89x = 862,663,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,663,476.83/32,183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.21

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