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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.27, 44,475.39 and 19,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.27, 44,475.39 and 19,482.16 is: 26,885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.27 : 44,475.39 = 19,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.27/44,475.39 = 19,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.27x = 44,475.39 × 19,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.27x = 866,476,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,476,664.04/32,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.61

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