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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.33, 44,758.17 and 19,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.33, 44,758.17 and 19,008.20 is: 26,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.33 : 44,758.17 = 19,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.33/44,758.17 = 19,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.33x = 44,758.17 × 19,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.33x = 850,772,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,772,358.89/32,432.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.23

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