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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.79, 44,452.68 and 19,475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.79, 44,452.68 and 19,475.65 is: 26,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.79 : 44,452.68 = 19,475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.79/44,452.68 = 19,475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.79x = 44,452.68 × 19,475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.79x = 865,744,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,744,837.24/32,214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.14

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