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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.22, 44,447.67 and 19,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.22, 44,447.67 and 19,473.30 is: 26,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.22 : 44,447.67 = 19,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.22/44,447.67 = 19,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.22x = 44,447.67 × 19,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.22x = 865,542,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,542,812.21/32,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.68

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