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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.28, 44,458.97 and 19,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.28, 44,458.97 and 19,467.69 is: 26,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.28 : 44,458.97 = 19,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.28/44,458.97 = 19,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.28x = 44,458.97 × 19,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.28x = 865,513,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,513,348.34/32,216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,865.71

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