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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.54, 44,456.56 and 19,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.54, 44,456.56 and 19,465.94 is: 26,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.54 : 44,456.56 = 19,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.54/44,456.56 = 19,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.54x = 44,456.56 × 19,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.54x = 865,388,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,388,729.57/32,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.30

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