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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.26, 44,556.84 and 19,540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.26, 44,556.84 and 19,540.29 is: 26,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.26 : 44,556.84 = 19,540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.26/44,556.84 = 19,540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.26x = 44,556.84 × 19,540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.26x = 870,653,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,653,575.08/32,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,965.86

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