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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.20, 44,757.87 and 19,000.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.20, 44,757.87 and 19,000.74 is: 26,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.20 : 44,757.87 = 19,000.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.20/44,757.87 = 19,000.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.20x = 44,757.87 × 19,000.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.20x = 850,432,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,432,650.82/32,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.52

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