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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.72, 44,268.12 and 19,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.72, 44,268.12 and 19,499.04 is: 26,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.72 : 44,268.12 = 19,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.72/44,268.12 = 19,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.72x = 44,268.12 × 19,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.72x = 863,185,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,185,842.60/32,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.04

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