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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.73, 44,741.26 and 19,679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.73, 44,741.26 and 19,679.61 is: 27,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.73 : 44,741.26 = 19,679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.73/44,741.26 = 19,679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.73x = 44,741.26 × 19,679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.73x = 880,490,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,490,547.71/32,426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,153.23

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