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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.47, 44,578.52 and 19,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.47, 44,578.52 and 19,392.40 is: 26,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.47 : 44,578.52 = 19,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.47/44,578.52 = 19,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.47x = 44,578.52 × 19,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.47x = 864,484,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,484,554.21/32,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.59

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