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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.98, 44,447.32 and 19,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.98, 44,447.32 and 19,473.06 is: 26,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.98 : 44,447.32 = 19,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.98/44,447.32 = 19,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.98x = 44,447.32 × 19,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.98x = 865,525,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,525,329.20/32,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.34

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