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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.68, 44,449.80 and 19,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.68, 44,449.80 and 19,461.08 is: 26,856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.68 : 44,449.80 = 19,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.68/44,449.80 = 19,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.68x = 44,449.80 × 19,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.68x = 865,041,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,041,113.78/32,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.56

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