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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.43, 44,264.78 and 19,492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.43, 44,264.78 and 19,492.75 is: 26,904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.43 : 44,264.78 = 19,492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.43/44,264.78 = 19,492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.43x = 44,264.78 × 19,492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.43x = 862,842,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,842,290.35/32,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,904.61

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