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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.76, 44,247.24 and 19,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.76, 44,247.24 and 19,318.32 is: 26,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.76 : 44,247.24 = 19,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.76/44,247.24 = 19,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.76x = 44,247.24 × 19,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.76x = 854,782,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,782,341.44/32,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.83

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