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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.92, 44,208.72 and 19,291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.92, 44,208.72 and 19,291.14 is: 26,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.92 : 44,208.72 = 19,291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.92/44,208.72 = 19,291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.92x = 44,208.72 × 19,291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.92x = 852,836,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,836,606.74/32,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.77

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