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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.13, 44,458.23 and 19,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.13, 44,458.23 and 19,473.40 is: 26,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.13 : 44,458.23 = 19,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.13/44,458.23 = 19,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.13x = 44,458.23 × 19,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.13x = 865,752,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,752,896.08/32,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,872.44

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