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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.76, 44,569.22 and 19,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.76, 44,569.22 and 19,551.24 is: 26,981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.76 : 44,569.22 = 19,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.76/44,569.22 = 19,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.76x = 44,569.22 × 19,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.76x = 871,383,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,383,529.05/32,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.36

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