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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.28, 44,478.16 and 19,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.28, 44,478.16 and 19,484.16 is: 26,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.28 : 44,478.16 = 19,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.28/44,478.16 = 19,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.28x = 44,478.16 × 19,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.28x = 866,619,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,619,585.95/32,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,888.37

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