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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,100.82, 44,280.57 and 19,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,100.82, 44,280.57 and 19,345.30 is: 26,685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,100.82 : 44,280.57 = 19,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,100.82/44,280.57 = 19,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,100.82x = 44,280.57 × 19,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,100.82x = 856,620,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,620,910.82/32,100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.33

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