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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.82, 44,772.38 and 19,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.82, 44,772.38 and 19,002.21 is: 26,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.82 : 44,772.38 = 19,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.82/44,772.38 = 19,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.82x = 44,772.38 × 19,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.82x = 850,774,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,774,166.96/32,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,231.89

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