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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.80, 44,191.44 and 19,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.80, 44,191.44 and 19,275.12 is: 26,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.80 : 44,191.44 = 19,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.80/44,191.44 = 19,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.80x = 44,191.44 × 19,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.80x = 851,795,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,795,308.97/32,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.30

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