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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051, 44,235.24 and 19,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051, 44,235.24 and 19,473.32 is: 26,876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051 : 44,235.24 = 19,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051/44,235.24 = 19,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051x = 44,235.24 × 19,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051x = 861,406,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,406,983.80/32,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,876.13

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