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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.96, 44,207.40 and 19,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.96, 44,207.40 and 19,286.68 is: 26,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.96 : 44,207.40 = 19,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.96/44,207.40 = 19,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.96x = 44,207.40 × 19,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.96x = 852,613,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,613,977.43/32,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.28

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