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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.44, 44,251.88 and 19,142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.44, 44,251.88 and 19,142.56 is: 26,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.44 : 44,251.88 = 19,142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.44/44,251.88 = 19,142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.44x = 44,251.88 × 19,142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.44x = 847,094,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,094,268.01/32,062.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.14

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