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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.05, 44,525.79 and 19,529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.05, 44,525.79 and 19,529.94 is: 26,945.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.05 : 44,525.79 = 19,529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.05/44,525.79 = 19,529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.05x = 44,525.79 × 19,529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.05x = 869,586,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,586,007.15/32,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.48

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