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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.96, 44,767.26 and 19,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.96, 44,767.26 and 19,007.56 is: 26,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.96 : 44,767.26 = 19,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.96/44,767.26 = 19,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.96x = 44,767.26 × 19,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.96x = 850,916,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,916,380.49/32,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.97

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