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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.11, 44,237.75 and 19,312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.11, 44,237.75 and 19,312.31 is: 26,652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.11 : 44,237.75 = 19,312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.11/44,237.75 = 19,312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.11x = 44,237.75 × 19,312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.11x = 854,332,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,332,823.95/32,055.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.00

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