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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.36, 44,268.86 and 19,508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.36, 44,268.86 and 19,508.16 is: 26,920.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.36 : 44,268.86 = 19,508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.36/44,268.86 = 19,508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.36x = 44,268.86 × 19,508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.36x = 863,604,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,604,003.90/32,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,920.86

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