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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.46, 44,761.06 and 19,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.46, 44,761.06 and 19,003.06 is: 26,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.46 : 44,761.06 = 19,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.46/44,761.06 = 19,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.46x = 44,761.06 × 19,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.46x = 850,597,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,597,108.84/32,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.77

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