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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.94, 44,485.63 and 19,491.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.94, 44,485.63 and 19,491.59 is: 26,894.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.94 : 44,485.63 = 19,491.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.94/44,485.63 = 19,491.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.94x = 44,485.63 × 19,491.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.94x = 867,095,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,095,527.93/32,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,894.24

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