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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.79, 44,455.44 and 19,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.79, 44,455.44 and 19,477.65 is: 26,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.79 : 44,455.44 = 19,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.79/44,455.44 = 19,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.79x = 44,455.44 × 19,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.79x = 865,887,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,887,500.92/32,216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,876.90

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