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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.96, 44,208.96 and 19,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.96, 44,208.96 and 19,464.96 is: 26,857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.96 : 44,208.96 = 19,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.96/44,208.96 = 19,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.96x = 44,208.96 × 19,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.96x = 860,525,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,525,638.04/32,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,857.05

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