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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304, 44,579.52 and 19,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304, 44,579.52 and 19,056 is: 26,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304 : 44,579.52 = 19,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304/44,579.52 = 19,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304x = 44,579.52 × 19,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304x = 849,507,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,507,333.12/32,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.28

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