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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.43, 44,263.40 and 19,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.43, 44,263.40 and 19,491.75 is: 26,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.43 : 44,263.40 = 19,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.43/44,263.40 = 19,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.43x = 44,263.40 × 19,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.43x = 862,771,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,771,029.49/32,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.22

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