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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.63, 44,744.08 and 19,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.63, 44,744.08 and 19,003.23 is: 26,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.63 : 44,744.08 = 19,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.63/44,744.08 = 19,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.63x = 44,744.08 × 19,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.63x = 850,282,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,282,043.38/32,420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,226.57

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