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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.44, 44,242.34 and 19,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.44, 44,242.34 and 19,315.63 is: 26,656.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.44 : 44,242.34 = 19,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.44/44,242.34 = 19,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.44x = 44,242.34 × 19,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.44x = 854,568,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,568,462.59/32,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.58

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