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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.99, 44,539.09 and 19,532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.99, 44,539.09 and 19,532.86 is: 26,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.99 : 44,539.09 = 19,532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.99/44,539.09 = 19,532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.99x = 44,539.09 × 19,532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.99x = 869,975,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,975,489.14/32,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.92

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