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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.20, 44,759.24 and 19,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.20, 44,759.24 and 19,001.76 is: 26,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.20 : 44,759.24 = 19,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.20/44,759.24 = 19,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.20x = 44,759.24 × 19,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.20x = 850,504,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,504,336.26/32,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.92

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