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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.38, 44,876.34 and 19,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.38, 44,876.34 and 19,084.20 is: 26,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.38 : 44,876.34 = 19,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.38/44,876.34 = 19,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.38x = 44,876.34 × 19,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.38x = 856,429,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,429,047.83/32,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.63

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