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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.26, 44,217.27 and 19,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.26, 44,217.27 and 19,297.24 is: 26,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.26 : 44,217.27 = 19,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.26/44,217.27 = 19,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.26x = 44,217.27 × 19,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.26x = 853,271,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,271,106.52/32,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.89

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