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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223, 44,475.42 and 19,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223, 44,475.42 and 19,658.28 is: 27,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223 : 44,475.42 = 19,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223/44,475.42 = 19,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223x = 44,475.42 × 19,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223x = 874,310,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,310,259.48/32,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,133.11

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