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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.42, 44,202.51 and 19,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.42, 44,202.51 and 19,286.64 is: 26,612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.42 : 44,202.51 = 19,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.42/44,202.51 = 19,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.42x = 44,202.51 × 19,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.42x = 852,517,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,517,897.47/32,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.56

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