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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.23, 44,271.02 and 19,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.23, 44,271.02 and 19,336.46 is: 26,685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.23 : 44,271.02 = 19,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.23/44,271.02 = 19,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.23x = 44,271.02 × 19,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.23x = 856,044,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,044,807.39/32,079.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.33

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