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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.46, 44,197.08 and 19,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.46, 44,197.08 and 19,279.16 is: 26,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.46 : 44,197.08 = 19,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.46/44,197.08 = 19,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.46x = 44,197.08 × 19,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.46x = 852,082,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,082,480.46/32,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,603.92

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