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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.89, 44,554.95 and 19,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.89, 44,554.95 and 19,538.92 is: 26,963.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.89 : 44,554.95 = 19,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.89/44,554.95 = 19,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.89x = 44,554.95 × 19,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.89x = 870,555,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,555,283.18/32,285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,963.96

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