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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.41, 44,456.24 and 19,479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.41, 44,456.24 and 19,479.49 is: 26,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.41 : 44,456.24 = 19,479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.41/44,456.24 = 19,479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.41x = 44,456.24 × 19,479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.41x = 865,984,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,984,820.08/32,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,875.24

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