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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.96, 44,196.38 and 19,278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.96, 44,196.38 and 19,278.66 is: 26,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.96 : 44,196.38 = 19,278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.96/44,196.38 = 19,278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.96x = 44,196.38 × 19,278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.96x = 852,046,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,046,984.73/32,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,603.23

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