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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054, 44,239.38 and 19,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054, 44,239.38 and 19,476.32 is: 26,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054 : 44,239.38 = 19,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054/44,239.38 = 19,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054x = 44,239.38 × 19,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054x = 861,620,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,620,321.48/32,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,880.27

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