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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.16, 44,297.20 and 19,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.16, 44,297.20 and 19,355.44 is: 26,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.16 : 44,297.20 = 19,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.16/44,297.20 = 19,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.16x = 44,297.20 × 19,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.16x = 857,391,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,391,796.77/32,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.56

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