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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.51, 44,220.38 and 19,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.51, 44,220.38 and 19,299.50 is: 26,631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.51 : 44,220.38 = 19,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.51/44,220.38 = 19,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.51x = 44,220.38 × 19,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.51x = 853,430,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,430,906.21/32,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.01

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