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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.85, 44,230.91 and 19,480.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.85, 44,230.91 and 19,480.65 is: 26,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.85 : 44,230.91 = 19,480.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.85/44,230.91 = 19,480.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.85x = 44,230.91 × 19,480.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.85x = 861,646,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,646,779.49/32,051.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,882.90

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