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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.86, 44,741.46 and 19,001.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.86, 44,741.46 and 19,001.39 is: 26,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.86 : 44,741.46 = 19,001.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.86/44,741.46 = 19,001.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.86x = 44,741.46 × 19,001.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.86x = 850,149,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,149,778.18/32,418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.93

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