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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.62, 44,449.72 and 19,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.62, 44,449.72 and 19,461.02 is: 26,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.62 : 44,449.72 = 19,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.62/44,449.72 = 19,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.62x = 44,449.72 × 19,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.62x = 865,036,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,036,889.91/32,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.48

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