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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.96, 44,197.76 and 19,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.96, 44,197.76 and 19,279.66 is: 26,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.96 : 44,197.76 = 19,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.96/44,197.76 = 19,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.96x = 44,197.76 × 19,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.96x = 852,117,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,117,785.56/32,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.60

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