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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.28, 44,479.54 and 19,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.28, 44,479.54 and 19,485.16 is: 26,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.28 : 44,479.54 = 19,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.28/44,479.54 = 19,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.28x = 44,479.54 × 19,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.28x = 866,690,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,690,953.63/32,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.75

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