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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.44, 44,162.28 and 19,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.44, 44,162.28 and 19,255.44 is: 26,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.44 : 44,162.28 = 19,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.44/44,162.28 = 19,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.44x = 44,162.28 × 19,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.44x = 850,364,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,364,132.80/32,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.36

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