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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.32, 44,278.50 and 19,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.32, 44,278.50 and 19,343.80 is: 26,683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.32 : 44,278.50 = 19,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.32/44,278.50 = 19,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.32x = 44,278.50 × 19,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.32x = 856,514,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,514,448.30/32,099.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.26

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