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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.50, 44,404.99 and 19,435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.50, 44,404.99 and 19,435.64 is: 26,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.50 : 44,404.99 = 19,435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.50/44,404.99 = 19,435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.50x = 44,404.99 × 19,435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.50x = 863,039,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,039,399.84/32,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.21

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