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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.82, 44,771.00 and 19,001.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.82, 44,771.00 and 19,001.21 is: 26,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.82 : 44,771.00 = 19,001.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.82/44,771.00 = 19,001.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.82x = 44,771.00 × 19,001.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.82x = 850,702,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,702,854.05/32,431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.50

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