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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.17, 44,226.46 and 19,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.17, 44,226.46 and 19,304.98 is: 26,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.17 : 44,226.46 = 19,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.17/44,226.46 = 19,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.17x = 44,226.46 × 19,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.17x = 853,790,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,790,979.52/32,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.36

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