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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.37, 44,426.68 and 19,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.37, 44,426.68 and 19,447.16 is: 26,833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.37 : 44,426.68 = 19,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.37/44,426.68 = 19,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.37x = 44,426.68 × 19,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.37x = 863,972,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,972,483.48/32,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.64

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