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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.46, 44,198.45 and 19,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.46, 44,198.45 and 19,280.16 is: 26,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.46 : 44,198.45 = 19,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.46/44,198.45 = 19,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.46x = 44,198.45 × 19,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.46x = 852,153,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,153,187.75/32,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.29

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