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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.68, 44,474.64 and 19,479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.68, 44,474.64 and 19,479.12 is: 26,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.68 : 44,474.64 = 19,479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.68/44,474.64 = 19,479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.68x = 44,474.64 × 19,479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.68x = 866,326,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,326,849.52/32,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,881.45

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