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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.67, 44,452.56 and 19,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.67, 44,452.56 and 19,463.08 is: 26,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.67 : 44,452.56 = 19,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.67/44,452.56 = 19,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.67x = 44,452.56 × 19,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.67x = 865,183,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,183,731.48/32,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.33

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