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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.61, 44,760.06 and 19,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.61, 44,760.06 and 19,003.19 is: 26,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.61 : 44,760.06 = 19,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.61/44,760.06 = 19,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.61x = 44,760.06 × 19,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.61x = 850,583,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,583,700.79/32,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.23

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