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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.97, 44,444.57 and 19,471.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.97, 44,444.57 and 19,471.05 is: 26,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.97 : 44,444.57 = 19,471.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.97/44,444.57 = 19,471.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.97x = 44,444.57 × 19,471.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.97x = 865,382,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,382,347.34/32,213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.57

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