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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.16, 44,467.86 and 19,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.16, 44,467.86 and 19,480.40 is: 26,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.16 : 44,467.86 = 19,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.16/44,467.86 = 19,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.16x = 44,467.86 × 19,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.16x = 866,251,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,251,699.94/32,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,882.06

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