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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063, 44,251.80 and 19,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063, 44,251.80 and 19,485.32 is: 26,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063 : 44,251.80 = 19,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063/44,251.80 = 19,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063x = 44,251.80 × 19,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063x = 862,260,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,260,483.58/32,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,892.70

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