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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.95, 44,861.67 and 19,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.95, 44,861.67 and 19,073.28 is: 26,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.95 : 44,861.67 = 19,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.95/44,861.67 = 19,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.95x = 44,861.67 × 19,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.95x = 855,659,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,659,193.18/32,506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.35

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