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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.35, 44,445.23 and 19,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.35, 44,445.23 and 19,457.76 is: 26,851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.35 : 44,445.23 = 19,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.35/44,445.23 = 19,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.35x = 44,445.23 × 19,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.35x = 864,804,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,804,760.83/32,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,851.99

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