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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.48, 44,805.14 and 19,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.48, 44,805.14 and 19,729.26 is: 27,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.48 : 44,805.14 = 19,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.48/44,805.14 = 19,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.48x = 44,805.14 × 19,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.48x = 883,972,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,972,256.40/32,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,216.33

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