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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.86, 44,313.84 and 19,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.86, 44,313.84 and 19,354.32 is: 26,719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.86 : 44,313.84 = 19,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.86/44,313.84 = 19,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.86x = 44,313.84 × 19,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.86x = 857,664,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,664,239.79/32,098.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.46

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