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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.61, 44,753.03 and 19,000.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.61, 44,753.03 and 19,000.79 is: 26,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.61 : 44,753.03 = 19,000.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.61/44,753.03 = 19,000.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.61x = 44,753.03 × 19,000.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.61x = 850,342,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,342,606.12/32,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.75

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