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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.71, 44,764.16 and 19,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.71, 44,764.16 and 19,005.31 is: 26,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.71 : 44,764.16 = 19,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.71/44,764.16 = 19,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.71x = 44,764.16 × 19,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.71x = 850,756,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,756,737.69/32,429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,233.87

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