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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,126.30, 44,331.62 and 19,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,126.30, 44,331.62 and 19,205.28 is: 26,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,126.30 : 44,331.62 = 19,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,126.30/44,331.62 = 19,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,126.30x = 44,331.62 × 19,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,126.30x = 851,401,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,401,174.95/32,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.69

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