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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.52, 44,205.84 and 19,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.52, 44,205.84 and 19,460.64 is: 26,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.52 : 44,205.84 = 19,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.52/44,205.84 = 19,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.52x = 44,205.84 × 19,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.52x = 860,273,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,273,938.14/32,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,860.46

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