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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.96, 44,212.92 and 19,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.96, 44,212.92 and 19,290.68 is: 26,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.96 : 44,212.92 = 19,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.96/44,212.92 = 19,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.96x = 44,212.92 × 19,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.96x = 852,897,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,897,291.59/32,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,619.80

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