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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.96, 44,765.88 and 19,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.96, 44,765.88 and 19,006.56 is: 26,235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.96 : 44,765.88 = 19,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.96/44,765.88 = 19,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.96x = 44,765.88 × 19,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.96x = 850,845,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,845,384.17/32,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,235.59

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