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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.60, 44,231.94 and 19,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.60, 44,231.94 and 19,481.40 is: 26,883.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.60 : 44,231.94 = 19,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.60/44,231.94 = 19,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.60x = 44,231.94 × 19,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.60x = 861,700,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,700,115.92/32,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,883.94

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