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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.44, 44,243.72 and 19,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.44, 44,243.72 and 19,316.63 is: 26,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.44 : 44,243.72 = 19,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.44/44,243.72 = 19,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.44x = 44,243.72 × 19,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.44x = 854,639,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,639,569.06/32,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.97

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