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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.64, 44,169.03 and 19,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.64, 44,169.03 and 19,261.62 is: 26,575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.64 : 44,169.03 = 19,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.64/44,169.03 = 19,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.64x = 44,169.03 × 19,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.64x = 850,767,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,767,071.63/32,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.97

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