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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.76, 44,217.96 and 19,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.76, 44,217.96 and 19,297.74 is: 26,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.76 : 44,217.96 = 19,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.76/44,217.96 = 19,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.76x = 44,217.96 × 19,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.76x = 853,306,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,306,598.92/32,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.58

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