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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.26, 44,253.62 and 19,312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.26, 44,253.62 and 19,312.98 is: 26,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.26 : 44,253.62 = 19,312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.26/44,253.62 = 19,312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.26x = 44,253.62 × 19,312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.26x = 854,669,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,669,181.42/32,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.04

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