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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.50, 44,248.43 and 19,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.50, 44,248.43 and 19,309.24 is: 26,653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.50 : 44,248.43 = 19,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.50/44,248.43 = 19,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.50x = 44,248.43 × 19,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.50x = 854,403,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,403,300.56/32,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,653.88

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