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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.12, 44,744.78 and 19,003.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.12, 44,744.78 and 19,003.73 is: 26,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.12 : 44,744.78 = 19,003.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.12/44,744.78 = 19,003.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.12x = 44,744.78 × 19,003.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.12x = 850,317,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,317,399.29/32,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.27

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