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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.82, 44,875.21 and 19,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.82, 44,875.21 and 19,093.42 is: 26,351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.82 : 44,875.21 = 19,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.82/44,875.21 = 19,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.82x = 44,875.21 × 19,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.82x = 856,821,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,821,232.12/32,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,351.71

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