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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,087.68, 44,288.60 and 19,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,087.68, 44,288.60 and 19,510 is: 26,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,087.68 : 44,288.60 = 19,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,087.68/44,288.60 = 19,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,087.68x = 44,288.60 × 19,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,087.68x = 864,070,586
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,070,586/32,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,928.42

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