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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.82, 44,279.19 and 19,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.82, 44,279.19 and 19,344.30 is: 26,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.82 : 44,279.19 = 19,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.82/44,279.19 = 19,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.82x = 44,279.19 × 19,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.82x = 856,549,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,549,935.12/32,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.95

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