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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.02, 44,529.49 and 19,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.02, 44,529.49 and 19,525.88 is: 26,941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.02 : 44,529.49 = 19,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.02/44,529.49 = 19,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.02x = 44,529.49 × 19,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.02x = 869,477,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,477,540.71/32,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,941.32

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