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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.91, 44,274.61 and 19,334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.91, 44,274.61 and 19,334.37 is: 26,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.91 : 44,274.61 = 19,334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.91/44,274.61 = 19,334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.91x = 44,274.61 × 19,334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.91x = 856,021,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,021,691.35/32,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,684.87

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