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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.61, 44,754.40 and 19,001.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.61, 44,754.40 and 19,001.79 is: 26,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.61 : 44,754.40 = 19,001.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.61/44,754.40 = 19,001.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.61x = 44,754.40 × 19,001.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.61x = 850,413,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,413,710.38/32,433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,220.14

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