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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.04, 44,745.86 and 19,004.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.04, 44,745.86 and 19,004.57 is: 26,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.04 : 44,745.86 = 19,004.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.04/44,745.86 = 19,004.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.04x = 44,745.86 × 19,004.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.04x = 850,375,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,375,725.14/32,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.32

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