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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.04, 44,247.72 and 19,308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.04, 44,247.72 and 19,308.78 is: 26,653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.04 : 44,247.72 = 19,308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.04/44,247.72 = 19,308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.04x = 44,247.72 × 19,308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.04x = 854,369,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,369,454.78/32,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.20

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