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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.79, 44,438.90 and 19,465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.79, 44,438.90 and 19,465.65 is: 26,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.79 : 44,438.90 = 19,465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.79/44,438.90 = 19,465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.79x = 44,438.90 × 19,465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.79x = 865,031,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,031,976.46/32,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,860.35

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