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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.86, 44,756.55 and 19,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.86, 44,756.55 and 19,006.92 is: 26,229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.86 : 44,756.55 = 19,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.86/44,756.55 = 19,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.86x = 44,756.55 × 19,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.86x = 850,684,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,684,165.33/32,431.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.89

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