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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.40, 44,755.66 and 19,000.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.40, 44,755.66 and 19,000.02 is: 26,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.40 : 44,755.66 = 19,000.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.40/44,755.66 = 19,000.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.40x = 44,755.66 × 19,000.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.40x = 850,358,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,358,428.38/32,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.88

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