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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.10, 44,238.15 and 19,485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.10, 44,238.15 and 19,485.90 is: 26,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.10 : 44,238.15 = 19,485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.10/44,238.15 = 19,485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.10x = 44,238.15 × 19,485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.10x = 862,020,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,020,167.09/32,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,890.15

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