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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.15, 44,496.05 and 19,330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.15, 44,496.05 and 19,330.73 is: 26,675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.15 : 44,496.05 = 19,330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.15/44,496.05 = 19,330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.15x = 44,496.05 × 19,330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.15x = 860,140,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,140,976.34/32,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.87

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