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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.32, 44,863.33 and 19,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.32, 44,863.33 and 19,078.28 is: 26,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.32 : 44,863.33 = 19,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.32/44,863.33 = 19,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.32x = 44,863.33 × 19,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.32x = 855,915,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,915,235.94/32,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,329.93

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