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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,065, 44,254.56 and 19,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,065, 44,254.56 and 19,487.32 is: 26,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,065 : 44,254.56 = 19,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,065/44,254.56 = 19,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,065x = 44,254.56 × 19,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,065x = 862,402,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,402,772.18/32,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,895.46

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