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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.32, 44,168.28 and 19,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.32, 44,168.28 and 19,261.08 is: 26,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.32 : 44,168.28 = 19,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.32/44,168.28 = 19,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.32x = 44,168.28 × 19,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.32x = 850,728,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,728,774.54/32,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.87

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