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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.23, 44,269.64 and 19,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.23, 44,269.64 and 19,335.46 is: 26,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.23 : 44,269.64 = 19,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.23/44,269.64 = 19,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.23x = 44,269.64 × 19,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.23x = 855,973,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,973,756.76/32,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.95

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