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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,203.92, 44,430.79 and 19,452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,203.92, 44,430.79 and 19,452.34 is: 26,837.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,203.92 : 44,430.79 = 19,452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,203.92/44,430.79 = 19,452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,203.92x = 44,430.79 × 19,452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,203.92x = 864,282,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,282,833.55/32,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.81

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