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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044, 44,220.72 and 19,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044, 44,220.72 and 19,466.32 is: 26,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044 : 44,220.72 = 19,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044/44,220.72 = 19,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044x = 44,220.72 × 19,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044x = 860,814,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,814,686.15/32,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.52

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