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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.08, 44,751.36 and 19,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.08, 44,751.36 and 19,859.20 is: 27,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.08 : 44,751.36 = 19,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.08/44,751.36 = 19,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.08x = 44,751.36 × 19,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.08x = 888,726,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,726,208.51/32,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,407.76

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