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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.79, 44,451.30 and 19,474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.79, 44,451.30 and 19,474.65 is: 26,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.79 : 44,451.30 = 19,474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.79/44,451.30 = 19,474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.79x = 44,451.30 × 19,474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.79x = 865,673,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,673,509.55/32,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,872.76

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