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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.68, 44,476.02 and 19,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.68, 44,476.02 and 19,480.12 is: 26,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.68 : 44,476.02 = 19,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.68/44,476.02 = 19,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.68x = 44,476.02 × 19,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.68x = 866,398,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,398,206.72/32,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,882.83

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