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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,353.31, 44,638.59 and 19,429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,353.31, 44,638.59 and 19,429.25 is: 26,806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,353.31 : 44,638.59 = 19,429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,353.31/44,638.59 = 19,429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,353.31x = 44,638.59 × 19,429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,353.31x = 867,294,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,294,101.56/32,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.97

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