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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.76, 44,219.33 and 19,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.76, 44,219.33 and 19,298.74 is: 26,629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.76 : 44,219.33 = 19,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.76/44,219.33 = 19,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.76x = 44,219.33 × 19,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.76x = 853,377,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,377,352.64/32,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.96

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