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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.55, 44,527.86 and 19,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.55, 44,527.86 and 19,531.44 is: 26,947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.55 : 44,527.86 = 19,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.55/44,527.86 = 19,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.55x = 44,527.86 × 19,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.55x = 869,693,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,693,225.92/32,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,947.55

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