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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,569.38, 44,943 and 19,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,569.38, 44,943 and 19,141.20 is: 26,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,569.38 : 44,943 = 19,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,569.38/44,943 = 19,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,569.38x = 44,943 × 19,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,569.38x = 860,262,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,262,951.60/32,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.24

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